Shared Services Feasibility Study – Legal & HR Functions

Pre-decisional feasibility study for shared Legal Services and HR with Westshire District Council. Current combined spend: £2.96m across 32 FTE. Proposed hosted model (Ambridge 54%, Westshire 46% cost split). Projected annual saving £380k–£520k; one-off transition cost £180k–£240k; 12–18 month payback. Key risks: TUPE, cultural differences, loss of direct control. Recommends Cabinet endorses in principle and commissions full business case.