Havant Borough Council has commenced a consultation on whether it would be prudent to outsource its administration, facilities management, licensing and property management.

This announcement caused the fears of some locals to rise, as certain services previously handled by the council could be outsourced up to 100 miles away from the borough. Such a move could potentially lead to job losses, but could also eventually result in further jobs being created if Havant is made a central hub for all five local councils as is planned.

The decision is being made just as outsourcing has become a hotbed of political discussion, with representatives from the Labour party voicing their concerns over the country's tendency to outsource public sector services. It is expected that the new Labour party manifesto will include measures to reduce the number of public sector services outsourced to larger BPOs and ITOs.

Capita already handles the council's revenues, benefits and customer services, however that contract is up for renewal in 2017.

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