UNISON send One Barnet briefing Number 2 Cornwall Outsourcing
Dear Councillors
Please find enclosed Briefing Number 2 (to view click here)
The briefing concerns a proposal in Cornwall Council for the creation of a Joint Venture for services similar those in the One Barnet NSCSO bundle.
Events have overtaken the production of this Briefing so for transparency I have included the latest news items which reveal that the Cabinet are going ahead.
Links to articles on Cornwall outsourcing
1. Part-privatisation of Cornish council services ‘will not be reversed’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-19489594
2. This breathtaking arrogance will be paid for at next year’s elections
3. Cabinet ignores vote by council
http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Cabinet-ignores-vote-council/story-16836691-detail/story.html
4. Cabinet decision ‘not in the best interests of the people’
I hope you will take time to read our briefings, furthermore if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes
John Burgess
Branch Secretary.
Barnet UNISON
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