Commons Briefing papers SN05950 (updated 27 April 2016)
- This briefing paper contains examples of new forms of service delivery being implemented by local authorities, including shared services, outsourcing, 'insourcing', and the use of mutual.
- The briefing also includes notes on research that has been conducted on shared services, outsourcing, and trading, plus links to relevant statistical sources.
- Contents:
- Service delivery in local government
- Shared services
- Outsourcing
- Trading, council companies, and income generation
- Community budgets
- New models of service delivery: accountability
