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.
47 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The Waltham Forest Council meeting on 11 December 2025 will cover a range of topics, including council tax support, fees and charges for various services, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors will also consider the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople. A Labour group motion on national gambling reform is also scheduled.
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss corporate impact, the delivery of Mission Waltham Forest, and an update on the Corporate Peer Challenge. The committee, chaired by Councillor Yusuf Patel, will also review the forward plan and action tracker to ensure the council's scrutiny functions are aligned with its strategic priorities.
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
50 decisions · Page 3 of 10
Grant of a premises licence: Popeyes, 259 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH
From: Application for a premises licence: Popeyes, 259 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 5th August, 2025 10.30 am - August 05, 2025
...to grant in part the premises licence for Popeyes at 259 High Street, Walthamstow, with amended hours and additional conditions to mitigate potential nuisance from delivery drivers.
Recommendations Approved
Labour Group Motion
From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025
...to approve recommendations to support play and creativity for children and young people by protecting play spaces, investing in playgrounds and parks, establishing a Together We Play
fund, supporting the removal of 'No Ball Games' signs, and creating an online play directory.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments
From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025
...to approve several councillor and representative appointments and replacements across various committees, boards, and outside bodies.
Recommendations Approved
Tanya Restaurant, 624 High Road Leytonstone, London E11 3DA - Grant of a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003
From: 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 - June 19, 2025
...to grant in part the application for a premises licence for Tanya Restaurant, with additional conditions outlined in appendix F of the report and amended hours for the sale of alcohol, late night refreshment, and live/recorded music, including extended hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Recommendations Approved
Leader's report
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 47
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 50