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:
|
Ian Blofied (Chairman) |
Employed by Ipswich Borough Council Representing other local government |
|
Rupert Tonkin-Galvin (Vice Chair) |
Suffolk County Councillor Representing Suffolk County Council |
|
Kay Davidson |
Employed by East Suffolk |
|
Richard Blackwell |
Representing retired scheme members |
|
Thomas Jarrett |
Employed by The Oxlip Learning Trust |
|
Peter Frost |
Employed by Suffolk County Council |
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:
2026/27
Tuesday 28th July 2026
Thursday 15th October 2026
Wednesday 9th December 2026
Wednesday 3rd March 2027
2027/28
Tuesday 27th July 2027
Tuesday 12th October 2027
Monday 6th December 2027
Monday 6th March 2028
The Agenda Report Pack and Minutes can be accessed below.