Outsourcing is often seen in a negative context – but when managed correctly public-private partnerships, Richard Crouch believes, can be a win-win for all involved

Public-private sector partnerships have had negative publicity. It would be easy to write all of them off as a bad experience. But Southampton is benefitting from a successful relationship between the city council and Balfour Beatty. The ingredients for this success are based on a clearly defined and articulated vision.