Details emerge on “super-council” plan

Details have emerged on plans from Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster councils to share some services targeting £35m a year in savings.

The plans could result in 350 middle and senior management posts – half the total – being cut. The main cuts would be produced by sharing education, social care, libraries and property management services.

Some of the proposals:

  • A 50% reduction in the 350-strong team of middle and senior managers and their support staff.
  • Spending 54% less on back-office and managerial support in adult social care.
  • A joint HR department for all three councils
  • A single management team for the three boroughs’ libraries
  • Sharing responsibilities for security, cleaning, printing and repairs in council run property.
  • A shared chief executive and managing director between LBHF and RBKC.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council will discuss the plans at a cabinet meeting on February 16. The proposals could become reality in May.

See coverage from the BBC. See previous PWL coverage.

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