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 4 of 10
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
50 decisions · Page 1 of 10
Use of emergency provisions
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Calculation of political balance (proportionality) and arrangements for committees
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Amendments to the constitution: Council Procedure Rules and Councillors' Code of Conduct
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Conservative Group Motion: Support for Local Businesses
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Mid-Year Report
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 47
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 50