Leicestershire finally completes transfers

Leicestershire county council transferred nine of its homes to a private provider this month following delays caused by the economic climate. It was hoped that the homes would be transferred to Leicestershire County Care Ltd, operated by Southend Care, late last year but a council spokesman told CCMn that the poor economic climate slowed down the process. Following negotiations, the council agreed to a deferred payment plan for the homes. The company is now paying the council £100,000 initially and the remaining £3.1m in September 2013.

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