Richard Sweden - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Wood Street)

Councillor Richard Sweden

Labour and Co-operative Party Wood Street

Email: cllr.richard.sweden@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Inner North East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny (Member) Scrutiny Coordinating Committee (Member) Council (Member) Whipps Cross Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee (Member) Staffing Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Whipps Cross Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee

Whipps Cross Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 1st May, 2025 6.00 pm

The Whipps Cross Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) met to discuss the Whipps Cross Hospital redevelopment, including a proposal to make the committee dormant until the project progresses. The meeting also included a review of the committee's activities and forward plan.

May 01, 2025
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee

Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 29th April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee was scheduled to meet to review the action and recommendation trackers, and to discuss the draft summary of committee activity to be included in the Scrutiny Annual Report. The committee was also expected to discuss the Corporate Peer Challenge action plan.

April 29, 2025
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee

Review of a premises licence application: E11 Coffee Lounge, 34 Church Lane, Leytonstone, E11 1HG, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 29th April, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to review the premises licence for E11 Coffee Lounge, located at 34 Church Lane, Leytonstone. Following a hearing and deliberations, the sub-committee decided to revoke the premises licence, citing concerns over the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety.

April 29, 2025
Council

Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm

At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council, councillors approved an updated Local Development Scheme and declared a Nature Emergency in the borough. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Mohammad Asghar, father of Councillor Naheed Asghar, Portfolio Lead Member - Inclusive Economy, who had recently passed away.

April 24, 2025
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 22 April 2025.

April 22, 2025

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

Protocol for honorary alderperson

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