Suffolk council have to make big budget cuts

Suffolk County Council is implementing a radical strategy to save £43 million by outsourcing services to private and social enterprises. This move aims to protect frontline services but will result in 1500 job losses. The strategy is seen as a potential model for other councils, though it raises public concerns about service quality and job security. Outsourcing is not new, as seen with Sandwell Council's deal with Serco. By 2014, a significant portion of council spending is expected to be on third-party suppliers, raising union concerns.

How does the Council plan to use the savings made from outsourcing?

What concerns do unions have regarding the outsourcing of services?