Equalities Board Work Programme 2025-26
Enfield's Equalities Board recently prioritised its 2025-26 work programme and discussed a rise in antisemitic hate crime.
Enfield's Equalities Board prioritised its Work Programme for 2025-26 at its meeting on July 21, 2025, overseeing the council's efforts to eliminate discrimination based on protected characteristics. During the same meeting, the board noted a rise in antisemitic hate crime within the borough since October 2023, as reported by the Head of Community Safety.
The council is reportedly working closely with partners to address the increase in antisemitic incidents and is monitoring how international challenges impact local communities. The board's primary role is to ensure equality is enforced within the council, as defined by the Equalities Act 2010.
Key facts
- Enfield Equalities Board met on July 21, 2025. Source 1 Source 2
- The board prioritised items for its Work Programme 2025/26. Source
- The board noted a rise in antisemitic hate crime since October 2023. Source
- Jonathan Toy, Head of Community Safety, informed the board of the rise in antisemitic incidents. Source
- Councillor Mahmut Aksanoglu chaired the board meeting. Source
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