Problems with Newlyn PLC

[charitynjw]

Re: Problems with Newlyn PLC

There is a possibility that Newlyns are writing all the letters. This appears to be an unintended consequence of the contracting-out legislation which instructs contractors to answer correspondence in the name of the local authority to which they are contracted. Sadly, the reality is that there will be those who will see an opportunity to exploit weaknesses in legislation in a negative way.

Any chance, if possible, of posting a link to same, please, mate!

[ploddertom]

Re: Problems with Newlyn PLC

Any chance, if possible, of posting a link to same, please, mate!

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1.../contents/made

Amendments here
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2013/9780111533161

[charitynjw]

Re: Problems with Newlyn PLC

Ta muchly, ploddertom!

[CleverClogs]

Re: Problems with Newlyn PLC

There is a possibility that Newlyns are writing all the letters. This appears to be an unintended consequence of the contracting-out legislation which instructs contractors to answer correspondence in the name of the local authority to which they are contracted. Sadly, the reality is that there will be those who will see an opportunity to exploit weaknesses in legislation in a negative way.

But if that is happening, then would that not impede complaints or prevent complaints being made to the council?

And wouldn't that be maladministration in itself?

[bizzybob]

Re: Problems with Newlyn PLC

But if that is happening, then would that not impede complaints or prevent complaints being made to the council?

And wouldn't that be maladministration in itself?

It would if the complaints were internal to that department, a flaw in the system that would allow Newlyn to prevent anyone within the actual council becoming aware of any issues of unlawful action by Newlyn; which is why they should be escalated via the CEO, and the elected members