Councillor · Waltham Forest
Councillor Richard Sweden
Labour and Co-operative Party
Wood Street ward
Waltham Forest
- Chair London Borough of Waltham Forest, Whipps Cross Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee
- Stories naming Richard
- 5
- Meetings we covered
- 14
- Latest story
- 24 Jul 2026
In brief
Councillor Sweden requested an update on changes following a legal process. The councillor inquired about the capacity of mental health services and access to digital patient records. The councillor was also in attendance at a meeting regarding a restaurant licence.
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Stories naming Councillor Richard Sweden
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NELFT Found Guilty of Health and Safety Breach in Patient Death Case; Corporate Manslaughter Charge Dismissed The incident occurred in 2015 and has been subject to a lengthy legal process. The sentencing is expected in early November, after which NELFT will consider the impact on the trust and wider NHS services. Councillor Sweden requested that the committee be updated on the changes that are going to be made in light of...
- Waltham Forest to Appoint Financial Sustainability Director The Staffing Committee, chaired by Councillor Paul Douglas, was tasked with interviewing and appointing a suitable candidate. The Agenda frontsheet for the meeting also included Councillors Marion...
- Waltham Forest Residents to Get Mental Health Support in Redbridge Crisis House Councillor Richard Sweden inquired about the capacity of mental health services and whether neighbouring trusts could offer support. Marie Johnson responded that NELFT works closely with East...
- Waltham Forest Faces NHS Funding Concerns and Staff Cuts Amidst Broader NHS Challenges Councillor Richard Sweden asked about the sleep apnea implant being installed at BHRUT and whether those working in social care and discharge have access to the digital patient records. Matthew...
- Leytonstone Restaurant Licence Approved with Strict Conditions The licence for Tanya Restaurant, located at 624 High Road, Leytonstone, was approved after initial concerns from local councillors, the police, and the Licensing Enforcement Officer were addressed...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Richard was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Waltham Forest Council to Debate Gambling Harms Motion
- Whipps Cross Hospital Improves After CQC Report, But Diagnostic Imaging Still Needs Work
- Waltham Forest Urgency Powers Used for Care Contracts After Firm Fails
- Waltham Forest Council Reviews £537M Debt Portfolio and Treasury Management Activities
- Waltham Forest Council to Lobby Against National Insurance Increase