By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Barnet Council could insource more services from Capita Four more services that were outsourced to Capita could be brought back under Barnet Council’s control in two years’ time. A review of the council’s two major contracts with the firm proposes insourcing highways, regeneration, procurement and regulatory services when the original ten-year deals end in 2023. Six services would stay with Capita, while a further four would be subject to a short extension before a decision is made on whether to bring them in house. The contracts review, which had been held up by the Covid-19 pandemic, was presented to a meeting of the financial performance and contracts committee on Tuesday.
By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Barnet Council s pension scheme is now overseen by West Yorkshire Pension Fund A new provider brought in to oversee Barnet Council’s pension fund has made improvements despite inheriting “difficulties with data and records” from outsourcing firm Capita. The West Yorkshire Pension Fund improved its performance month on month since taking over the administration of the fund from Capita in November last year, according to a council report. Council officers have received positive feedback about the service provided by the new administrator from employers and members. The findings were presented to a meeting of the council’s pension fund committee on Tuesday.