insourcing
Liverpool proposes to insource waste collections
Liverpool City Council is to bring its waste collection service in-house in a bid to improve recycling rates.
Embracing innovation is key to LATCOs
Martin Cresswell looks at the factors contributing to the success of Local Authority Trading Companies and the challenge of finding the balance between control and freedom.
Is in-house best for innovation
The sector should not fall for the idea that local authority trading companies are more innovative or more responsive than in-house services, writes John Tizard.
Political swing points to partnership working
Justin Galliford, Chief Executive Officer of Norse Group, considers the implications of the recent local election results on frontline service delivery, and offers an alternative approach.
