Community Engagement
Councils are currently discussing community engagement in workforce strategies, inclusivity projects, and parks management.
Ealing Council's Strategy and Change Scrutiny Panel discussed community engagement on 20 October 2026 as part of its Workforce Strategy. Separately, the City of London Corporation's Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee received an update on 30 September 2026 on the City Belonging Project, which is expanding to seek business engagement for inclusivity. Mark Gettleson, a representative for Campaigns and Community Engagement, reported increased sign-ups to its Black in the Square Mile network.
Hackney Council's Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission reviewed its Parks and Green Spaces Strategy on 10 September 2026, which aims to foster community engagement. As a key commitment within this strategy, Hackney Council is set to appoint a dedicated Volunteering Officer to enhance community engagement and diversity within its parks and green spaces.
Earlier, in November 2025, Merton's Morden Community Forum sought ways to boost public participation due to low attendance, with Councillor Shuile Syeda expressing concern. Southwark Council was also set to appoint a neighbourhood champion for its East Central area to strengthen community engagement. In October 2025, Barnet Council decided that further community engagement was required before removing hostage posters.
Key facts
- Ealing Council's Strategy and Change Scrutiny Panel discussed community engagement on 20 October 2026. Source
- The City Belonging Project is expanding to seek business engagement for inclusivity, as updated on 30 September 2026. Source
- Hackney Council's Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission reviewed its Parks and Green Spaces Strategy on 10 September 2026. Source
- Hackney Council is set to appoint a dedicated Volunteering Officer to enhance community engagement in its parks. Source
- Barnet Council decided in October 2025 that further community engagement was required before removing hostage posters. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.