Home > About Us > Civil Service Pension Board Civil Service Pension Board What does the CSPB do? The Civil Service Pension Board (CSPB) is responsible for assisting the Scheme Manager in the effective administration of the Civil Service pension arrangements. The CSPB was created in 2010, and was the first such Board to be set up for a Public Service pension scheme. The Public Service Pensions Act 2013 put the CSPB on a formal legal footing from 1 April 2015. The CSPB’s principle function is to hold Cabinet Office, as scheme managers, to account for the delivery of Civil Service Pension arrangements and promote high standards of administration through advising, influencing, challenging and assisting the Scheme Manager. What the CSPB does not do The CSPB has no role in setting scheme policy in terms of how scheme benefits are calculated, or what contributions employers or members pay. The Government is responsible for setting Civil Service pensions policy. Read more about the role of the Cabinet Office in the management of the Civil Service pension arrangements. Announcements Non-Executive Chair to the Civil Service Pension Board We are pleased to announce that Margaret Edwards has been re-appointed as the non - executive chair of the Civil Service Pension Board for a further three year term effective from 1 October 2019. Margaret Edwards said: ‘’I am delighted to accept this extension and look forward to working with colleagues in the Cabinet Office to ensure that the Board is effective and more representative of the community we serve’’. Current CSPB membership The current membership of the CSPB is: Margaret Edwards - Non Executive Chair Lorna Merry (PCS) - Member Nominee Jonathan Russell (VOA) - Employer Nominee Sir Adrian Johns - Non Executive Member Lesley Davie – Non Executive Member Tony Clare - Non Executive Member Shrinivas Honap - Non Executive Member Mervyn Thomas (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) – Employer Nominee Rob Woodstock – Employer Nominee David Howdon (FDA) – Member nominee Jayne Beeslee (Prospect) - Member Nominee Karen Watts (PCS) - Member Nominee Rich Hornby (Cabinet Office) - Employer Nominee Dominic Arthur (CO) – Ex Officio Member Nathan Paget (GIAA) - Ex Officio Member CSPB member biographies CSPB Key documents: The CSPB review for 2016/17 The CSPB review for 2017/18 The CSPB review for 2018/19 The CSPB review for 2019/20 The CSPB review for 2020/21 CSPB’s Terms of Reference Contacting CSPB For Board queries (for example, membership, meeting dates), please contact CSPBoard@cabinetoffice.gov.uk The CSPB is unable to deal with queries or complaints about personal circumstances. If you have an enquiry about your pension MyCSP, the administrator of Civil Service Pensions, will be able to help you. Please visit the contact us page for full contact details and opening times. You can also find more information on how to make a complaint about your pension. Non-Executive Chair to the Civil Service Pension Board We are pleased to announce that Margaret Edwards has been re-appointed as the non- executive chair of the Civil Service Pension Board for a further three year term effective from 1 October 2019. Margaret Edwards said: ‘’I am delighted to accept this extension and look forward to working with colleagues in the Cabinet Office to ensure that the Board is effective and more representative of the community we serve’’. Important links CSPB Article in CSPA CSPB Stakeholder Engagement CSPB Member Biographies Helpful links CSPB Meeting Notes June 2021 CSPB Meeting Notes December 2020 CSPB Meeting Notes June 2020 CSPB Meeting Notes December 2019 CSPB Meeting Notes June 2019 CSPB Meeting Notes December 2018 CSPB Meeting Notes June 2018 CSPB Meeting Notes December 2017 CSPB Meeting Notes June 2017 CSPB Meeting Notes December 2016 CSPB Meeting Notes March 2021 CSPB Meeting Notes September 2020 CSPB Meeting Notes March 2020 CSPB Meeting Notes September 2019 CSPB Meeting Notes March 2019 CSPB Meeting Notes September 2018 CSPB Meeting Notes March 2018 CSPB Meeting Notes September 2017 CSPB Meeting Notes March 2017 Feedback About us Civil Service Pension Board Resource accounts Media Contact us Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Accessibility © 2021 - All Rights Reserved External Link Icon