Open letter to all Barnet Councillors

Dear Councillors

Please find enclosed two reports which have been commissioned by Barnet UNISON in response to the 166 page business case tabled for Cabinet Resources Committee on Monday 28 March 2011.

In these difficult times when finances are tight we recognise the importance of making best use of tax payers money at all times and the responsibility that councillors have to bear. It was with this in mind that we commissioned a Finance expert to compliment our broader analysis of the business case.

Barnet UNISON takes seriously the proposals outlined in the officer report and the implications for services and our members. I hope you find time to read both reports as they outline significant risks to the council if the business case goes forward in its current format.

I recognise that reading documents of this kind are not always easy online which is why I have ensured hard copies are on their way to you now If any of you would like to discuss the content of these reports I would be only too happy to find time to do so at your convenience.

Best wishes

John Burgess

Branch Secretary. Standing up for staff and public services Barnet Alliance for Public Services March for public services on 26 March 2011.

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