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Socio-Economic Duty (SED)

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A duty voluntarily adopted by Manchester City Council to consider poverty impacts in all budget and policy decisions. A duty adopted by Manchester City Council to consider poverty impacts in budget and policy decisions, originating from the Equality Act 2010 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, requiring public bodies to consider how their decisions can reduce inequality for people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage.

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  1. Brent Council Adopts Socio-Economic Duty to Address Inequality Brent Council is set to formally adopt the Socio-Economic Duty (SED) to ensure its policies and programmes address the needs of residents experiencing socio-economic... Brent 18 November 2025