bullying
Hillingdon Council recently rejected updating its members' Code of Conduct on bullying, as other councils tackle youth safety.
Hillingdon Council recently defeated a motion to update its Code of Conduct for members, which aimed to introduce clearer provisions regarding bullying, harassment, and discrimination. The motion, proposed by Councillor Sital Punja in September 2026, argued the current 2012 code was outdated and lacked explicit provisions for such issues.
Meanwhile, Islington Council launched a new Youth Safety Strategy in June 2026, adopting a public health approach to protect young people and prevent harm. This follows a Croydon survey in March 2026 which found that concerns about bullying and discrimination persist among school-age children and young people.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council defeated a motion to update its Code of Conduct for members by 30 votes to 19 in September 2026. Source
- The defeated motion aimed to introduce clearer provisions regarding bullying, harassment, discrimination, and social media conduct. Source
- Islington Council launched a new Youth Safety Strategy for 2025-2030 in June 2026. Source
- A Croydon survey in March 2026 found that concerns about bullying and discrimination persist among pupils. Source
- Hillingdon's current Code of Conduct for members was adopted in 2012. Source
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