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.

Presentations:

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

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 & Small Business, Oxford City Council

Safer Plymouth Modern Slavery Toolkit 2026 – Strengthening Identification and Response
Speakers: Cllr Chris Penberthy Cabinet Member for Communities and Sterve Foale, Technical Lead for Community Safety, Plymouth City Council

UNISON Anti-Racism Charter: Building Actively Anti-Racist Workplaces
Tim Roberts, Regional Secretary, Unison Southwest Region

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

Lambeth national push to tackle heart health inequalities
Cllr Nanda Manley-Browne, Joint Cabinet Member for Healthier Communities, Lambeth Council