Laura Eden

Newham Schools Forum Officer

Newham Schools Forum - Monday 15th December 2025 4.00 p.m.

Newham Schools Forum Officer

Newham Schools Forum - Monday 13th October 2025 4.00 p.m.

Health and Wellbeing Board Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 8th October 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss the NHS 10-year plan, neighbourhood working, health initiatives, and food security in the borough. The board approved the 50 Steps 24/25 Annual Report, committing to continued partnership working and prioritising action on key outcomes. They also discussed a workshop to reshape the board's membership and agenda.

Officer Non-Key Decision Officer

Officer Non-Key Decision - Thursday 25th September 2025

In a meeting on 25 September 2025, Laura Eden, Corporate Director for Children and Young People, approved the allocation of contracts for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Christmas 2025 Programme. The decision, valued at £269,406.71, will provide 10,089 places for children and young people across the borough. This initiative aims to support vulnerable children and families during the school holidays.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee Officer

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Monday 15th September 2025 1.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee met to interview candidates for the position of Director of Early Help and Safeguarding. Following interviews with two candidates, the sub-committee agreed to recommend the appointment of Mahfuzul Khan, currently the Acting Director of Early Help and Safeguarding at the London Borough of Newham, subject to no objections from Cabinet Members within two working days. The meeting was held partially in private due to the confidential nature of the candidate information.