Branch Secretary writes to all Barnet Councillors about Customer Services Transformation for Revenues & Benefits

Dear Councillors

 

Please find UNISON response to a restructure of Revenues & Benefits service before outsourcing. The council proposals for the service have provoked the biggest staff response in the 17 years I have been involved in staffing issues. I would strongly recommend councillors to read the report. An executive summary provides an overview of the risks and concerns.

 

I am currently awaiting a written response to our report.

 

Please note the UNISON offer is

 

“If the Council abandon the restructure, they can make a saving of three consultants immediately, which we estimate would produce a total saving of £500k in 12 months. UNISON is prepared to offer the use of an expert consultant free of charge to work with the existing senior management team to produce a sustainable alternative structure for this service before outsourcing.”

 

Best wishes

John Burgess

Branch Secretary.

Barnet UNISON