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 6 of 11
Review of a Premises Licence: Blondies, 258 Church Road, Leyton, E10 7JQ, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 17th April, 2025 10.00 am
This meeting has been postponed.
Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 4.00 pm
The Outer North East London Joint Health Screening Committee met to discuss health updates, a deep dive into cancer services, and a proposed bus route. The committee agreed to support a proposal for an alternative route for the Superloop bus, and requested a written update on the repercurement of services previously provided by ELFT[^2] and on the 111 service.
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 18th March, 2025 7.00 pm
This meeting has been postponed.
Inner North East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.00 pm
The March meeting of the committee will include reports on a range of local health services. It will include updates on the NHS 10-year Health Plan, Artificial Intelligence use in the NHS, the new St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub and long term health conditions, as well as the Committee's work programme for the coming year.
Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm
This meeting is scheduled to cover a wide range of financial matters, including the Council's budget for 2025-26, the rates at which it will charge fees for its services, its plans to invest in new buildings and infrastructure and the pay of its employees. The meeting is also scheduled to include the appointment of Paul Calaminus to the Health and Wellbeing Board.
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