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Croydon Council has approved £7.9 million for the second phase of its children's services transformation programme with Newton.
Croydon Council's Cabinet approved £7.9 million in October 2026 for the second phase of the CYPE Strategic Transformation Partner programme with Newton. This funding aims to continue improving practice, managing demand, and increasing effectiveness and efficiency in children's services, as stated by Mayor Jason Perry.
Newton was initially appointed by Croydon Council in July 2026 as its Strategic Transformation Partner for the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate. This appointment aimed to address significant demand pressures and ensure long-term financial sustainability for services supporting approximately 95,000 children and young people.
Newton also operates as an investment management firm for various local authority pension funds. The Southwark Pensions Advisory Panel discussed investment performance in September 2026, and Islington Council's Pensions Board reviewed fund performance in July 2026, where Newton manages mandates.
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