A Conservative-run council is planning to outsource a whole spread of public services – including housing and planning – in a bid to deliver better value for money.
Herefordshire Council is initially looking to reprocure services currently provided through its partnership with outsourcer Amey – a 10-year joint venture covering highways maintenance, street cleaning and building maintenance – which expires in 2013.
In addition, it’s also looking at outsourcing a number of othe...
