Councillor Richard Sweden
Email: cllr.richard.sweden@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 2 of 11
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Waltham Forest was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several topics, including the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for 2026/27, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee was scheduled to meet to review corporate impact, discuss the delivery of Mission Waltham Forest, and receive an update on the Corporate Peer Challenge. Councillors were also expected to review and comment on the action tracker from the previous meeting.
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny were scheduled to meet to discuss the Safeguarding Adults Board Strategic Plan for 2025-28, and to receive an update from Whipps Cross Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust) on the findings of a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. Councillors were also expected to review the committee's forward plan, action tracker and recommendations tracker.
Appointments panel: Corporate Director of Financial Sustainability, Staffing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 9.30 am
The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet to discuss one item. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the Wilhelmina Suite at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Paul Douglas was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm
The Waltham Forest Council met to discuss a range of topics, including amendments to the council's constitution, treasury management, and a motion regarding support for local businesses. Councillors agreed to amend the Council Procedure Rules and the Councillor's Code of Conduct, and noted reports on treasury management activities, scrutiny, and the use of emergency provisions. The council also rejected a Conservative Group motion calling for support for local businesses.
Decisions from Meetings
61 decisions · Page 1 of 13
Review of a premises licence: BlackStar Bar & Grill, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow, E17 7PE
From: Review of a Premises Licence - BlackStar Grill & Bar, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow E17 7PE, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to modify the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill by excluding late night refreshment and recorded music, reducing the sale of alcohol and opening hours to 08:00-23:00 Monday-Saturday and 08:00-22:30 Sunday, and removing the right to have live and recorded music during deregulated times.
Recommendations Approved
Application for a premises licence: 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton E10 5BT
From: Application for a premises licence, 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton, E10 5BT, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to Grant in Part the Licence for 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton E10 5BT, with a reduction in hours of the recorded music, and specific hours for the sale of alcohol and live music.
Recommendations Approved
Long and distinguished service awards
From: Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm - December 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Protocol for honorary alderperson
From: Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm - December 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Parenting Board annual report 2024/25
From: Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm - December 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 61