Local Government Pension Scheme (PO-2821)

Complaint summary

Mr Wightman has complained that the Council has refused to comply with the stage two Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure determination dated 24 November 2010. To put matters right the Council should provide him with the benefits set out in the stage two Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure determination dated 24 November 2010.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s determination and reasons

The complaint is partly upheld against the Council. Mr Wightman is not entitled to the benefits set out in the stage two Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure determination dated 24 November 2010. His entitlement to discretionary compensation upon termination of his employment in 2009 was limited to that which can be provided to him under the Local Government Pension Scheme (Early Termination of Employment) (Discretionary Compensation) Regulations 2006. However, Mr Wightman should be compensated by the Council for the distress and inconvenience that certain aspects of the Council’s conduct in this matter has caused him.