Inequalities
Councils are developing strategies to address inequalities, with recent discussions on SEND funding, housing, and health outcomes.
Hounslow Council launched its 'A Fairer Future' Corporate Plan in October 2026, prioritising addressing inequalities. In September 2026, a Kingston council meeting revealed the SEND funding formula creates significant disparities. Kensington and Chelsea's Fairer Action Plan showed progress in September 2026, though a report noted persistent inequalities in health and employment.
Brent Council's Health and Wellbeing Board committed in August 2026 to explore housing's impact on health outcomes, a key area for future focus. Newham's Health and Wellbeing Board outlined plans in June 2026 to tackle inequalities, following a resident survey revealing concerns about aging and finances. Waltham Forest's Integrated Meeting of WF Health & Wellbeing and Health & Care Partnership Boards is scheduled for October 2026 to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council launched its 'A Fairer Future' Corporate Plan for 2026-2030 in October 2026. Source
- Kingston's SEND funding formula creates significant inequalities, as revealed in a council meeting in September 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea's Fairer Action Plan has completed 7.5 out of 18 actions in its first year, as reported in September 2026. Source
- Brent Council's Health and Wellbeing Board committed in August 2026 to explore housing's impact on health outcomes. Source
- Newham's Health and Wellbeing Board outlined plans in June 2026 to tackle inequalities. Source
About this summary
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 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.