Laura Eden

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.

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Tuesday 24th June 2025

In a delegated Officer Key Decision, Laura Eden, Corporate Director for Children and Young People, approved the award of contracts for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Summer 2025. The decision, made on 24 June 2025, allocates £956,951.20 to 20 lead delivery organisations, aiming to provide 38,415 places for children and young people during the summer holidays. This decision was made in consultation with the portfolio lead, as delegated by the Cabinet on 4 February 2025.

Officer Key Decision

Officer Key Decision - Tuesday 27th May 2025

The Officer Key Decision meeting of Newham Council on 27 May 2025 was scheduled to discuss the outcome of a mini competition for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Summer 2025 Programme. The report pack outlined recommendations for awarding contracts to various organisations to deliver the summer programme. The decision to award these contracts was delegated to Laura Eden, Corporate Director for Children and Young People.

Officer Key Decision

Officer Key Decision - Thursday 2nd January 2025

Laura Eden, Newham Council's Corporate Director for Children and Young People has made a decision to extend the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme Procurement Framework Agreement for one year. The decision has been made in light of the Department for Education (DfE) confirming funding for the programme for an additional year, to cover the 2025 Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. The decision means that the council can continue to provide free holiday clubs and activities to children who receive free school meals during term time.