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Public sector equality duty

7 stories · discussed at 6 council meetings · 9 councils

Councils are currently addressing their public sector equality duties, with Barnet approving its annual report and Haringey focusing on diverse representation for its cultural programme.

Barnet Council's Cabinet approved its Annual Equalities Report in February 2026, detailing its commitment to statutory responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty and progress against its "Towards a Fair Barnet Roadmap 2024-2030" objectives. Separately, Haringey Council is focusing on diverse representation for its London Borough of Culture 2027 programme. In April 2026, it appointed two new trustees to the Haringey Culture Collective board to bolster expertise and ensure diversity.

This follows Haringey Council's acceptance of a £2.1 million grant from the Greater London Authority in March 2026 for the 2027 programme, themed "Rebel Borough" to highlight its diverse communities and rebalance power. The public sector equality duty requires public bodies to have due regard to eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity, and fostering good relations.

Key facts

  1. Barnet Council's Cabinet approved the publication of its Annual Equalities Report in February 2026. Source
  2. Haringey Council appointed two new trustees to the Haringey Culture Collective board in April 2026. Source
  3. Haringey Council accepted a £2,165,000 grant from the GLA for its 2027 London Borough of Culture programme in March 2026. Source
  4. Barnet's "Towards a Fair Barnet Roadmap 2024-2030" has strategic equalities objectives centred on People, Place, and Planet. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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