Serco has a terrible track record of ripping off the public when contracts to run our vital public services are handed over to them. Now Oxford City Council wants to award the outsourcing firm a contract to run three leisure centres, a pool and an ice rink. In a statement submitted to Oxford City Council ahead of their Cabinet meeting this Wednesday, Cat said:I was truly appalled to find out that Oxford City Council, which has been such a leader in insourcing and direct running of council services, is planning to hand over its leisure contract to Serco. I work at the Old Music Hall on Cowley Road at We Own It which campaigns for public services that work for people not profit. https://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/news/13495275.council-leader-speaks-out-after-20m-serco-contract-is-terminated/2019: Serco’s contract with the Scottish government to provide asylum accommodation came to an end and was not renewed.

Source: The Guardian January 22, 2024 16:44 UTC