http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/news/2008/future-shape-of-the-council-london-borough-of/ The London Borough of Barnet commenced the Future Shape of the Council project in May 2008 to review the organisation of the Council, challenges and changing demands on the capacity of the Council. The European Services Strategy Unit (ESSU) has been commissioned by Barnet UNISON to provide research and critical analysis for the Branch in the consultation process. The work will include a series of Briefings which can be downloaded here. The first six are: Assessment of Strategic Hub Proposals, Public Service Principles and Values, Employment Charter, Scope of Contract Reviews, Service Transformation and The 'Shrinking by Outsourcing Models: Implications for Staff. en Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit 2008-09-09T10:03:05Z European Services Strategy Unit, Duagh, Camp, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Dexter Whitfield transformation, public services, local government, privatisation, public service principles, strategic leadership, outsourcing, commissioning, contract council, contract reviews, employment charter, daily 1 2001-04-13T12:00Z