inclusivity
Waltham Forest Council is addressing accessibility and parking concerns, while other councils implement social inclusion policies.
Waltham Forest Council committed to enhancing accessibility across the borough in July 2026, following resident concerns about challenges faced by people with disabilities, including the need for accessible shops and repaired dropped curbs. Also in July 2026, Waltham Forest Council debated parking policies, with a residents' association representative urging free parking periods to promote inclusion for small businesses. In April 2026, Croydon Council's General Purposes Committee approved allowing public questions at budget meetings to enhance public engagement in financial decision-making.
Southwark Council's Cabinet approved £12.88 million in contracts for mental health supported housing in March 2026, aiming to promote social inclusion and support recovery for individuals. In November 2025, Enfield Council approved the Fairer Enfield Policy 2026-30, a plan designed to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion for all residents and to tackle discrimination and hate crime.
Kingston upon Thames Council's People Committee agreed in September 2025 to explore alternative approaches to borough-wide inclusion strategies before committing to the Unicef Child Friendly Cities and Communities status due to cost implications.
Key facts
- Waltham Forest Council committed to accessibility measures in July 2026. Source
- Croydon Council's General Purposes Committee approved public questions at budget meetings in April 2026. Source
- Southwark Council's Cabinet approved £12.88 million in contracts for mental health supported housing in March 2026. Source
- Enfield Council approved the Fairer Enfield Policy 2026-30 in November 2025. Source
- Kingston Council's People Committee agreed in September 2025 to explore alternative inclusion strategies. Source
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