Mann Review
Tower Hamlets Council is discussing specialist anti-racism training for staff, drawing on the Mann Review's recommendations for addressing systemic racism.
In July 2026, Tower Hamlets Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury called for specialist anti-racism training for local authority members and officers. He highlighted the Mann Review's recommendations, which advocate for specific training for those handling complaints, to address systemic racism. Councillor Chowdhury noted that while general equalities training is provided, a dedicated anti-racism course is not currently available within the local authority.
There are no upcoming meetings specifically scheduled to discuss the Mann Review or its recommendations further at this time. The Mann Review itself is a report concerning systemic racism within the NHS, proposing targeted anti-racism training. Its findings are being used to inform discussions about similar training needs within local government.
Key facts
- Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury called for specialist anti-racism training for local authority staff in July 2026. Source
- The Mann Review advocates for specialist anti-racism training for people who consider complaints. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council provides general equalities training, but no specific anti-racism course. Source
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