equalities and diversity training
Tower Hamlets Council is currently discussing the need for specialist anti-racism training for local authority staff, in addition to existing equalities and diversity training.
In July 2026, Tower Hamlets Council's Standards Advisory Committee discussed the provision of specialist anti-racism training for local authority members and officers. Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury called for this, drawing parallels with recommendations from the Mann Review concerning systemic racism.
Councillor Chowdhury noted that while general equalities and diversity training is provided by the local authority, there is no specific course badged as anti-racism. The Mann Review advocates for specialist anti-racism training for people that consider complaints.
Key facts
- In July 2026, Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury called for specialist anti-racism training for local authority staff. Source
- General equalities and diversity training is currently provided by the local authority. Source
- No specific anti-racism course is currently badged within the local authority. Source
- The Mann Review recommends specialist anti-racism training for people that consider complaints. Source
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