Pensions Committee

Information about the role of the committee, which councillors are on the committee, who chairs it, when are the meetings, is it open to the public, can members of public speak at the committee and how and when to view the agenda and minutes.

What is the role of the Pensions Committee?

The role of the Pensions Committee is to advise the council on arrangements for dealing with the Pension Fund in conjunction with other bodies who contribute to the Fund in accordance with the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 1997 and associated legislation.

The Pensions Committee also has delegated functions to make arrangements for the investment and management of the Pension Fund arrange for the appointment of investment managers and advisors.

The committee's full terms of reference and delegated functions can be viewed in the council's constitution.

Which councillors sit on the committee?

Conservative

  • Councillor Hopton (Ch)
  • Councillor Holtby (V-Ch)
  • Councillor Meredith
  • Councillor Saribal

Independent

  • Councillor D Jeffreys
  • Councillor Whittle

Labour

  • Councillor Casson

Liberal Democrat

  • Councillor Bovill
  • Councillor Healey

People Not Party group

  • Councillor Talbot

Who chairs the meetings?

Councillor Hopton chairs meetings of the committee.

When are the meetings?

Date Time Venue*
2026
Friday, 30 April 10:30amCounty Hall, Beverley
Friday, 24 July10:00amCounty Hall, Beverley
Friday, 18 September10:00am (Admin)County Hall, Beverley
Friday, 30 October10:00amCounty Hall, Beverley
2027
Friday, 29 January10:00amCounty Hall, Beverley
Friday, 12 March10:00am (Admin)County Hall, Beverley
Friday, 30 April 10:00amCounty Hall, Beverley

* Public and press attendance at meetings.

Seating in the public gallery is limited, therefore places must be booked in advance by contacting the Committee Manager on the contact details below. Members of the public and press are encouraged to view proceedings on the council's committee YouTube channel where the meeting can be viewed live, or at a later date.

Are meetings open to the public?

Yes. Meetings are open to the public but there may be some matters which will be considered in private. During such situations, members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting at this point. The circumstances under which we can consider matters in private are tightly controlled by law.

Seating in the public gallery is limited, therefore places must be booked in advance by contacting the Committee Manager on the contact details below. Members of the public and press are encouraged to view proceedings on the council's committee YouTube channel where the meeting can be viewed live, or at a later date.

Refreshments

Please note: refreshments are not normally available for members of the public to access at meetings.

Can I record, film, take photographs or use social media during meetings?

Yes, new legislation means that you can film, record, take photos and use social media during open meetings. For more information please visit the photography, filming and social media use page.

Can members of the public speak at meetings?

No. Members of the public are not permitted to ask questions at Pensions Committee meetings.

Contact details

Email: jon.whyley@eastriding.gov.uk
Tel: (01482) 393207

Jon Whyley, Committee Manager
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Democratic Services
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
HU17 9BA.

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