The council has extended its payroll and human resources contract with external company Liberata.

Croydon Council extended the contract for a further three years, to March 2015.

Liberata also handles the council's IT hosting services Eric Jackson, Head of business development and information at Croydon Council said: “Liberata have been a very reliable supplier of services to us over the years and we are pleased to extend our relationship with them.”

Dermot Joyce, Liberata chief executive, said: “We are delighted to be able to continue our 18 year partnership with Croydon Council and we look forward to continuing to provide them with the excellent services they have come to expect from us.”