Barnet UNISON response to One Barnet Framework report

Barnet Council has produced a report entitled One Barnet Framework which you can view here

We have produced a response the headlines are

Top Ten High Risks

1.    Failure to undertake Comprehensive Service Reviews

2.    Options Appraisals to date are fundamentally flawed

3.    Ignored government best practice

4.    Failed to carry out meaningful Oversight and Scrutiny reviews

5.   Failed to address major shortcomings in contract management

6.    Option appraisals pay scant regard to equalities

7.    Erratic approach to shared services and joint delivery

8.    Staff and trade unions have been excluded from the options appraisal process.

9.    Failure to respond over two years to a series of proposals from staff and trade unions

10. No evidence of an overall vision.

To view our Full report click here