Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Seminar 2026: Delivering Inclusive Public Spaces
The seminar brings together a range of expert speakers and local authorities to explore key challenges, innovations, and best practices in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the UK. Covering themes such as, embedding inclusive practices in organisations and communities, and addressing systemic inequalities through evidence-based approaches.
Topics and Speakers include:-
Reassessing Workplace Diversity Measurement: Are Current Methods Inclusive?
Angela Matthews, Head of Policy and Research, Business Disability Forum
Challenges Facing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Julie Dennis, Head of Inclusive Workplace Strategy and Policy, Acas
Lambeth national push to tackle heart health inequalities
Cllr Nanda Manley-Browne, Joint Cabinet Member for Healthier Communities, Lambeth Council.
Making Green Spaces Accessible for All in North Herts
Cllr Amy Allen, Executive Member for Environment and Chair of the Cabinet Panel on the Environment, North Herts Council
Building an Inclusive, Values-Led Culture in Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Su Matthews, Head of Culture and Inclusion, Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Developing Oxford City Council’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy
Cllr Chewe Munkonge ,Cabinet Member for a Healthy, Fairer Oxford and Small Business Champion
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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