Local Pension Board
The role of the board is to assist the Suffolk Pension Fund comply with all the legislative requirements to ensure the scheme is being effectively and efficiently governed and managed.
The Suffolk Pension Board consists of six members, three Pension Fund employer representatives (one each representing the County Council, other local government employers and other employers) and three Pension Fund member representatives (one each representing current active members, retired members and trade unions).
The current board members are:
|
Cllr Richard Smith (Chairman) |
Suffolk County Council Councillor |
|
Pauline Bacon (Vice Chair) |
Employed by Suffolk County Council |
|
Kay Davidson |
Employed by East Suffolk Representing active scheme members |
|
Ian Blofield |
Employed by Ipswich Borough Council |
|
Richard Blackwell |
Representing retired scheme members |
|
Thomas Jarrett |
Employed by The Oxlip Learning Trust |
For information on becoming a board member, see our Person Specification.
For further information on the appointment of local pension board members, see our Rules of Procedure.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
Tuesday 29th July 2025
Wednesday 10th December 2025
The Agenda Report Pack and Minutes can be accessed below.