oneSource shared services agreement
Havering Council is withdrawing from the oneSource shared services agreement for legal and governance functions.
Havering Council's Cabinet decided on 14 October 2026 to establish its own dedicated legal services team. This decision authorises the council to withdraw its delegation from the oneSource shared services agreement specifically for legal and governance functions, aiming to dedicate resources to Havering's corporate priorities.
The oneSource shared services agreement is a partnership between Havering and Newham Councils. It covers legal and governance functions, as well as Exchequer and Transactional Services, providing shared resources across these areas for both authorities.
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