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Pensions Panel - Tuesday 2nd September 2025 9:30am

September 2, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The Staffordshire Council Pensions Panel met to review the fund's performance, investment portfolio, and risk management strategies. Councillors reviewed the fund performance for June 2025, noting positive returns, and examined the portfolio of investments as of June 30, 2025. The panel also discussed the Responsible Investment Strategy (RIS) report and the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) 1 quarterly engagement report.

Fund Performance

The panel reviewed the fund performance as of June 2025, as detailed in the Fund Performance June 25 report. Councillors noted the positive performance of the fund.

Portfolio of Investments

The Portfolio of Investments 30062025 report provided an overview of the fund's investment holdings as of June 30, 2025. The panel discussed the asset allocation and diversification strategies employed to manage risk and enhance returns.

Responsible Investment Strategy (RIS)

The panel considered the RIS Report, which outlined the fund's approach to incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment decisions. The report also covered the fund's engagement activities with companies on issues such as climate change, human rights, and corporate governance.

Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) Quarterly Engagement Report

The LAPFF Q2 2025 QER provided an update on the LAPFF's engagement activities with companies during the second quarter of 2025. The report highlighted key areas of focus, including climate risk, executive compensation, and board diversity. Councillor Colin Greatorex, Shadow Portfolio Holder for Health and Care, noted the importance of the LAPFF's work in promoting responsible investment practices.

Local Government Pension Scheme Committee (LGPSC) Quarterly Self-Assessment Report

The panel reviewed the Draft LGPSC Q2 2025 QSR, which assessed the effectiveness of the LGPSC 2 in overseeing the pension fund. The report covered areas such as governance, risk management, and compliance.


  1. The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) is a membership organisation of local authority pension funds in the UK that aims to protect the investments of its members and promote corporate responsibility and high standards of corporate governance. 

  2. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a statutory pension scheme for local government employees in the United Kingdom. 

Attendees

Profile image for Sean Bagguley
Sean Bagguley  Reform UK
Profile image for Chris Gilbert
Chris Gilbert  Reform UK
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Colin Greatorex  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Health and Care •  Conservative

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda Item 6 - Appendix 2 2 Sept 2025 Draft LGPSC Q2 2025 QSR.pdf
Agenda frontsheet 02nd-Sep-2025 09.30 Pensions Panel.pdf
Agenda Item 5 - Appendix 1 2 September 2025 Portfolio of Investments 30062025.pdf
Agenda Item 6 2 Sept 2025 RIS Report.pdf
Agenda Item 6 - Appendix 1 2 Sept 2025 LAPFF Q2 2025 QER.pdf
Agenda Item 5 2 September 2025 Fund Performance June 25.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 02nd-Sep-2025 09.30 Pensions Panel.pdf

Minutes

Minutes.pdf