Thursday 6 September 2012

Privatisation on hold in Cornwall?

http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/9910859.Wholesale_privatisation_at_Cornwall_Council_hits_a_big_bump_in_the_road/

"A move to sell off huge swathes of Cornwall Council's services has hit a major bump in the road, after the plan was rejected by a majority of councillors at the authority."

"Members had serious concerns about the potential risk and governance, as well as queries over the savings which would be generated and the number of new jobs created."

"Cllr Wallis added that a good question is what happens now as the ultimate decision lies with the cabinet.
"Will the Cabinet change its course on this? To be honest, I do not think it will drop the proposals completely. However, it could postpone the decision to after the elections in May 2013. Then the new council has the democratic mandate (and possible will) to enter into some sort of strategic partnership."

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