Councillor · Bexley
Councillor Caroline Newton
- Cabinet Member for Finance, Corporate Services & Education
- Vice-Chairman, Constitution Review Panel
- Stories naming Caroline
- 6
- Meetings we covered
- 11
- Latest story
- 22 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Caroline Newton highlighted the ambition of a new four-year plan, particularly regarding skills, education, and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). She announced the lifting of an improvement notice on local area SEND services and thanked the team for their work. The councillor also explained a shift in the Home Office grant regime for under-18 asylum seekers and its potential impact on the SEND budget. She acknowledged data on EHCP delivery, suggesting further data on delays would provide reassurance. Councillor Newton also noted that a bag book case study allows inclusivity for young people with SEND.
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Stories naming Councillor Caroline Newton
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Bexley Council approves new four-plan to shape the future of the borough Councillor Caroline Newton, Cabinet Member for Finance, Corporate Services & Education, highlighted the plan's ambition, particularly regarding skills, education, and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). She noted the recent approval of the SEND reform plan and the lifting of...
- Bexley Children's Services budget shows underspend Clarification was also sought by Councillor Christopher Reade regarding changes to asylum grant income and its effect on the SEND budget. Councillor Caroline Newton and Mr. Kitchman explained that...
- Bexley's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Notice Lifted Following Successful Reforms The positive news was announced by Councillor Caroline Newton, Cabinet Member for Finance, Corporate Services and Education, who expressed her appreciation to the entire team for their hard work....
- Bexley Council's communication strategy to be reviewed Councillor Leaf assured members that face-to-face services would be maintained and that the community hub model would offer further support. Councillor Newton added that "we don't want to make sure...
- Bexley's EHCP delivery slips, but still above average Councillor Caroline Newton acknowledged the data, noting that while Bexley's performance is better than some neighbouring boroughs, there is still room for improvement to reach the local target of...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Caroline was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Bexley's recycling rates improve, bucking London-wide decline
- Bexley Council forecasts £1.36m budget overspend, citing improved financial position
- Bexley Cabinet Member Criticises Rejection of £30 Million Highway Investment
- Bexley Council Updates Delivery Framework to Enhance Accountability
- Bexley Council Launches New Economic Growth Strategy with Focus on Inclusive and Sustainable Development