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 4 of 11
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny were scheduled to meet to discuss the first year of the council's response to the Marmot report, a health protection, vaccination and screening update, and the scrutiny report.
Grant of a premises licence - Tanya Restaurant, 624 High Road Leytonstone, London E11 3DA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 2.00 pm
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a premises licence for Tanya Restaurant, located at 624 High Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3DA. The committee decided to grant the application in part, with amended hours and additional conditions. TheSub-Committee agreed to the amended hours and additional conditions outlined in Appendix F of the agenda.
Appointments Panel - Corporate Director of Adult Social Care Operations, Staffing Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 12.30 pm
The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council met to consider applications for the position of Corporate Director of Adult Social Care Operations. The agenda for the meeting indicates that the committee may have also discussed whether to exclude the press and public from the meeting.
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm
The Waltham Forest Council meeting scheduled for 22 May 2025 included the election of a new Mayor, the appointment of councillors to various committees and outside bodies, and a review of the council's scheme of delegation. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the programme of meetings for the upcoming year.
Inner North East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 7.00 pm
The Inner North East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee (INEL JHOSC) met to discuss a health update, financial performance, cancer services and the committee's work programme. Councillor Richard Sweden was scheduled to chair the meeting. Councillors were expected to review progress against outstanding actions and recommendations.
Decisions from Meetings
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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