Laura Eden

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Newham Schools Forum Officer

Newham Schools Forum - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 4.00 p.m.

July 06, 2026
Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 29 June 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

June 29, 2026
Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Wednesday, 20 May 2026

An officer key decision was made regarding the refurbishment of Abbey Lane Children's Centre, with the decision approved subject to a call-in period. This decision authorises the commencement of the procurement process for the refurbishment works.

May 20, 2026
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee Officer

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 12.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to convene to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Young People and Opportunities. The meeting's agenda focused on the interview process for this key senior leadership role within the Children and Young People Services directorate.

April 16, 2026
Health and Wellbeing Board Cancelled

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

April 15, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

4 decisions

Refurbishment Works at Abbey Lane Children's Centre

From: Officer Key Decision - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - May 20, 2026

The Cabinet of Newham Council approved the Council's response to the Regulator of Social Housing's inspection report and grading on 3rd December 2024. The Cabinet noted the report and grading, the Council's response, and the draft programme of improvement works. They also agreed to appointments for specific roles related to housing services.

The Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy & Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care, decided on 9th January 2026 to award an Early Works Package to Buxton Building Contractor Ltd for Lady Helen Seymour House refurbishment works. This decision was made to accelerate the refurbishment programme for a Rough Sleepers Assessment Centre.

The Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy and Housing, decided on 20th May 2026 to approve a procurement process for refurbishment works at Abbey Lane Children's Centre. This decision allows for tenders to be invited for the works, which are required to designate the building as a Family Hub.

The Corporate Director of Adults & Health accepted £100,000 of funding from the Greater London Authority on 19th August 2025. This funding will support additional community projects in Beckton & Royal Docks and Custom House & Canning Town as part of the People Powered Places 2025-27 programme.

Decision approved (subject to call-in)

Outcome of the mini competition for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Christmas 2025 Programme

From: Officer Non-Key Decision - Thursday 25th September 2025 - September 25, 2025

...to award contracts totaling £269,406.71 to 14 lead delivery organizations for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Christmas 2025 Programme, providing 10,089 places for children and young people.

Decision approved