harassment
Hillingdon Council recently defeated a motion to update its Code of Conduct regarding harassment, while Barnet Homes reported harassment as a key anti-social behaviour issue.
Hillingdon Council recently defeated a motion to update its Code of Conduct for members, which aimed to introduce clearer provisions for bullying, harassment, discrimination, and social media conduct. The motion, proposed by Councillor Sital Punja, was defeated by 30 votes to 19 at a full council meeting in September 2026. Councillor Punja stated the existing code, adopted in 2012, lacked explicit provisions for issues like bullying and racism, making effective complaint resolution difficult.
In Barnet, harassment was identified as a significant issue in anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases opened by Barnet Homes between April and June 2026. A report noted 12 cases of harassment among the 66 total ASB cases opened during that period. Drug-related issues were the most frequently reported, with 15 cases, followed by domestic abuse with 13 cases.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council defeated a motion to update its Code of Conduct by 30 votes to 19 in September 2026. Source
- The motion aimed to introduce clearer provisions regarding bullying, harassment, discrimination, and social media conduct. Source
- Barnet Homes opened 12 harassment cases between April and June 2026. Source
- Harassment was the third most common issue in Barnet Homes' ASB cases from April to June 2026. Source
- Councillor Sital Punja proposed the motion to update Hillingdon's Code of Conduct. Source
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