Councillor Richard Sweden

Grant of a Premises Licence: Food & Wine, 556 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DH, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 11.30 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to assess an application for a new premises licence for 556 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DH. The committee decided to grant the application in full, permitting the sale of alcohol (off sales) from 07:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday. This decision was made after considering representations from the applicant, a local business owner, and reviewing the council's licensing policy and Home Office guidance.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss a number of topics, including a proposal to enter into a new Section 75 agreement[^2] with North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT), and proposed changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee uplift. The committee was also expected to review the draft forward plan for the 2025/26 municipal year.

Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on 24 September 2025 to discuss early intervention and prevention strategies, safeguarding partnerships, and corporate performance. The committee also planned to review action and recommendation trackers, and consider future agenda items. Councillor Yusuf Patel, Chair of the Scrutiny Coordinating Committee, was present alongside other councillors.

Application for a premises licence: Popeyes, 259 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 5th August, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to discuss an application for a premises licence for Popeyes, 259 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH. The sub-committee decided to grant the application in part, with amended hours and additional conditions to address concerns about public nuisance and late-night disturbance. The restaurant will be allowed to offer late night refreshment (deliveries) from 23:00 to 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and the opening hours of the premises will be 07:00 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, and 07:00 to 01:00 Friday and Saturday, with the premises closed to the public from 23:00 each night.

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm

Waltham Forest Council met on 17 July 2025, and after observing a moment of silence for the victims of the 7/7 attacks and others, councillors discussed a range of issues including play and community spaces, the borough's financial situation, and parking fees. A motion to support and improve play opportunities for children was passed, and several appointments to committees and outside bodies were agreed.