Local Government Pension Scheme (PO-12597)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Complaint Summary

Mr E has complained that BCC and the College are not willing to honour the pension which was promised to him when he agreed a severance package with the College on 16 September 2014.

Mr E says, but for these pension figures, he would not have accepted the severance package offered to him.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s Determination and reasons

The complaint should be upheld against the College because:-

• Mr E and the College have entered into a contract and the College is bound to the terms of that contract. The College should take all necessary steps to bring the contract into effect. That is, the payment of Mr E’s unreduced pension benefits.
• The complaint against BCC is not upheld.