Isle of Wight Council // Equality and Diversity

Proposed designation of Niton village conservation area Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	05/10/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer
Summary of findings	From an assessment of the planning process with regard to the designation of conservation areas, negative impacts were identified for two protected characteristics (age and disability). However, whilst conservation ara designation imposes a duty on the local planning authority to pay special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a conservation area, where a planning application is required it will be treated on its own merits. In other regards, maintainint the historic built enviornment to ensure that the area's unique character is not undermined is a benefit to all residents, businesses and visitors regardless of their protected characteristics.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake discussions with Development Control officers over the treatment of an individual's protected charactristics in determining planning applications within conservation areas.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Proposed designation of Niton undercliff Conservation Area Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	05/10/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer
Summary of findings	From an assessment of the planning process with regard to the designation of conservation areas, negative impacts were identified for two protected characteristics (age and disability). However, whilst conservation ara designation imposes a duty on the local planning authority to pay special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a conservation area, where a planning application is required it will be treated on its own merits. In other regards, maintainint the historic built enviornment to ensure that the area's unique character is not undermined is a benefit to all residents, businesses and visitors regardless of their protected characteristics.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake discussions with Development Control officers over the treatment of an individual's protected charactristics in determining planning applications within conservation areas.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Integrated Transport Capital Programme 2012/2013. National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 23, Sandown, Isle of Wight, between Alverstone and Station Approach – Resurfacing, reprofiling and widening shared path (Phase 2). Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/10/2012
Officer's name	Denise Scott / Dave Marsh
Role	Programme Officer – Design / Team Leader – Design
Summary of findings	NCN Route 23 forms part of the national cycle network that provides a continuous cycle route from Reading in the north to Sandown, Isle of Wight. Many parts of the route on the Island have been upgraded in recent years but the section between Alverstone and Sandown Railway Station has a history of flooding after sustained rainfall (phase 2) and falls short of providing a suitable link to Sandown Bay (phase 1). As part of phase 2, it is proposed to widen, reprofile and resurface the cycle path between Main Road, Alverstone and Golf Links Road to a minimum of 2.5 metres, which will improve safety and accessibility for both pedestrians and cyclists. It will also promote sustainable travel for commuters, school pupils to the local school and visitors to the Island. The finished surface will be durable, smooth and profiled, such that the route can be used by all users including the mobility impaired. The scheme will contribute to the delivery of targets under Theme 1 of the Community Strategy (guaranteeing the quality of life and sustainability) and particularly target 1.41, to cut the number of short car journeys being made.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	It is recommended to implement the scheme as designed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity

Highway s106 Projects. Drill Hall Road junction with Carisbrooke Road, Newport – Signalisation. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	14/08/2012
Officer's name	Denise Scott / Dave Marsh
Role	Programme Officer - Design / Team Leader - Design
Summary of findings	The proposed signalisation of the Drill Hall Road junction with Carisbrooke Road, Newport is a local improvement to help relieve congestion for local residents. As part of the Dairy Crest development planning consent, a new link will be created between Mill Street and Foxes Way. It is not planned to create a strategic link through residential streets, nor will it be signed or traffic directed to use the junction of Drill Hall Road and Carisbrooke Road, Newport. The proposed scheme will include a pedestrian crossing phase across Drill Hall Road and Carisbrooke Road (to the north-east of the junction) and an uncontrolled dropped tactiled crossing point in West Street which will improve road safety and accessibility for all road users including the mobility impaired. The proposal seeks to ensure that the completed scheme complies with the Department for Transport’s Inclusive Mobility guidance to ensure that the crossing facilities can be used by all users including the mobility impaired. The scheme will contribute to the delivery of targets under Theme 1 of the Community Strategy (guaranteeing the quality of life and sustainability).
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	In April 2012, the Isle of Wight Council consulted with the local Councillor, Julie Jones-Evans and all other Newport Councillors. Concerns were raised that by introducing both the Mill Street / Foxes Road link and the traffic signals at the Drill Hall Road / Carisbrooke Road, it will create a strategic route through residential streets, which has not resulted in the scheme being amended; however it was confirmed that this was not the intention. Support for the original proposed scheme was received from Councillor Jones-Evans via email on 27th April 2012. In August 2012, the Isle of Wight Council emailed the local Councillor, Julie Jones-Evans and all other Newport Councillors informing them that works were due to commence on Monday 17th September 2012 for a period of six weeks. Newport Parish Council also raised concerns over the perceived strategic route in a letter dated 18th May 2012, to which a detailed response was sent on 11th June 2012 (none of the issues that were raised or responded to had an impact on this equality impact assessment). This response was an agenda item at the Newport Parish Meeting on 9th July 2012 where they discussed the Mill Street / Foxes Road link but did not discuss the proposed signalisation of Drill Hall Road / Carisbrooke Road. These proceedings are classed as consultation with Newport Parish Council. Newport Parish Council and the local councillor were also sent a construction notice on 14th August 2012, informing them of the start date of the scheme. The installation of traffic signals, including a pedestrian phase across two arms of the junction and one uncontrolled dropped tactiled crossing point will improve highway safety and accessibility for all pedestrians, especially the mobility impaired, elderly and young families and it is therefore anticipated that the proposal will contribute and improve the opportunity for equality in the Newport town area.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity

Integrated Transport Capital Programme 2012/2013. Brookside Road, Freshwater – New footway Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	03/08/2012
Officer's name	Denise Scott and Dave Marsh
Role	Programme Officer - Design and Team Leader - Design
Summary of findings	Brookside Road, Freshwater is a local feeder road that provides access from the Middleton part of the town, to the town centre, with its local shops, banks, doctor’s surgery etc. Traffic flows are relatively low, although pedestrian activity has recently risen due to the completion of a new residential development at the south/western end of the road. The increased pedestrian activity has compounded the current site deficiencies cause by the absence of any segregated footway and further increases the risk of pedestrian / vehicle conflict. The proposed scheme seeks to address the existing on-site deficiencies by constructing a new footway on the north side of carriageway between the junction of Queens Road and Moa Place and several uncontrolled tactiled crossing points at key locations. The proposal seeks to ensure that the finished surface will be durable, smooth and profiled, such that the route can be used by all users including the mobility impaired. The scheme will contribute to the delivery of targets under Theme 1 of the Community Strategy (guaranteeing the quality of life and sustainability) and particularly target 1.41, to cut the number of short car journeys being made.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Brookside Road, Freshwater is a local feeder road that provides access from the Middleton part of the town, to the town centre, with its local shops, banks, doctor’s surgery etc. Traffic flows are relatively low, although pedestrian activity has recently risen due to the completion of a new residential development at the south/western end of the road. The increased pedestrian activity has compounded the current site deficiencies cause by the absence of any segregated footway and further increases the risk of pedestrian / vehicle conflict. The proposed scheme seeks to address the existing on-site deficiencies by constructing a new footway on the north side of carriageway between the junction of Queens Road and Moa Place and several uncontrolled tactiled crossing points at key locations. In January 2012, the Isle of Wight Council consulted with Freshwater Parish Council and the local councillor and support was received in writing via email. Support is also minuted in Freshwater Parish Council meeting held on 7th February 2012. Further to the support being received ,the scheme was then included in the Integrated Transport project, which was approved on 3rd April 2012 under delegated decision powers, by the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Waste as part of the Highways and Transport Capital Programme 2012 – 2013. The implementation of the new footway and several uncontrolled tactiled dropped crossing points will improve highway safety and accessibility for all pedestrians, especially the mobility impaired, elderly and young families and it is therefore anticipated that the proposal will contribute and improve the opportunity for equality in the Brookside Road, Freshwater area.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity

Integrated Transport Capital Programme 2012/2013. Cycle Infrastructure 12/13 – Snowberry Road, Newport Pedestrian and Cycle Link to Birch Gardens. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	30/07/2012
Officer's name	Denise Scott / Dave Marsh
Role	Programme Officer – Design / Team Leader – Design
Summary of findings	Over recent years a significant amount of residential development has taken place in the Snowberry Road and surrounding areas of Newport with further development ongoing at present that will result in a continuous highway link between Snowberry Road and the Sainsbury’s food store. The newly constructed highway infrastructure has included for the creation of a shared surface route for both pedestrians and cyclists throughout the area; although this route does not provide a continuous link to Birch Gardens and beyond. Consultation has previously been undertaken regarding the possibility of surfacing Petticoat Lane, Newport between Sylvan Drive and Foxes Way, but given the presence of the new adjacent highway link, such a proposal is no longer considered best value. As a result it is proposed to construct a continuous, shared surface link from Birch Gardens to Snowberry Road across Petticoat Lane, via the existing shared surface area in Snowberry Road and across the grassed area onto Snowberry Road and beyond. It will also promote sustainable travel for school pupils to the local schools and local residents to Newport town for shopping and working. The finished surface will be durable, smooth and profiled, such that the route can be used by all users including the mobility impaired.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	It is recommended to implement the scheme as designed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity

Proposed designation of Niton Village Conservation Area Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	06/07/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	There may be an impact on two of the protected characteristics due to the age structure of the population of the local area and the process of determining applications for new development and adaption of properties in a conservation area.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Full Equality Impact Assessment required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Proposed designation of Niton Undercliff Conservation Area Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	06/07/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	There may be an impact on two of the protected characteristics due to the age structure of the population of the local area and the process of determining applications for new development and adaption of properties in a conservation area.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Full Equality Impact Assessment required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

The approval of Chale Village Design Statement as a Supplementary Planning Document. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	13/06/2012
Officer's name	Dawn Smith
Role	Planning Policy Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	Chale Village Design Statement gives people in Chale the opportunity to provide their views on the future of the area to ensure that the needs of different groups of people have been taken into consideration when developing the plan. Given that this plan relates to different groups of people with different needs; a Full Impact Assessment was required. Although no positive or negative impacts on individual protected characteristics were identified, there were aspects that could contribute to the opportunities for equality of those groups identified in the initial screening process. This was in respect of improving footpath linkages for the elderly and those with mobility issues, the provision of affordable housing for local people and retaining access to open space in the village.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake discussions with Development Control colleagues over the treatment of an individual's protected characteristics in determining planning applications in Chale as and when required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

The approval of Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Plan as a Supplementary Planning Document. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	13/06/2012
Officer's name	Dawn Smith
Role	Planning Policy Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Plan gives people in Nettlestone and Seaview the opportunity to provide their views on the future of the area to ensure that the needs of different groups of people have been taken into consideration when developing the plan. Given that this plan relates to different groups of people with different needs, a Full Impact Assessment was required. Although no positive or negative impacts on individual protected characteristics were identified, there were aspects that could contribute to the opportunities for equality of those groups identified in the initial screening process. This was in respect of improving footpath linkages for the elderly and those with mobility issues, the provision of affordable housing for local people and retaining access to open space in the village.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake discussions with Development Control colleagues over the treatment of an individual's protected characteristics in determining planning applications in Nettlestone and Seaview as and when required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

The approval of Yarmouth and Thorley Community Plan as a Supplementary Planning Document. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	13/06/2012
Officer's name	Dawn Smith
Role	Planning Policy Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	Yarmouth and Thorley Community Plan gives people in Yarmouth and Thorley the opportunity to provide their views on the future of the area to ensure that the needs of different groups of people have been taken into consideration when developing the plan. Given that this plan relates to different groups of people with different needs, a Full Impact Assessment was required. Although no positive or negative impacts on individual protected characteristics were identified, there were aspects that could contribute to the opportunities for equality of those groups identified in the initial screening process. This was in respect of improving footpath linkages and introducing traffic control measures for the elderly and those with mobility issues, the provision of affordable housing for local people and retaining access to open space and local play areas.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake discussions with Development Control colleagues over the treatment of an individual's protected characteristics in determining planning applications in Yarmouth and Thorley as and when required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

Integrated Transport Capital Programme 2012/2013. National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 23, Sandown, Isle of Wight, between Alverstone and Station Approach – Resurfacing and widening shared path (Phase 1). Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	23/05/2012
Officer's name	Denise Scott and Dave Marsh
Role	(Programme Officer – Design) and (Team Leader – Design)
Summary of findings	NCN Route 23 forms part of the national cycle network that provides a continuous cycle route from Reading in the north to Sandown, Isle of Wight. Many parts of the route on the Island have been upgraded in recent years but the section between Alverstone and Sandown Railway Station has a history of flooding after sustained rainfall (phase 2) and falls short of providing a suitable link to Sandown Bay (phase 1). As part of phase 1, it is proposed to widen and resurface the footpath on the east side of the fields between Golf Links Road and Station Approach to a minimum of 2.5 metres, which will create a ‘shared surface’ facility for both pedestrians and cyclists and improve safety and accessibility for them. It will also promote sustainable travel for commuters, school pupils to the local school and visitors to the Island. The finished surface will be durable, smooth and profiled, such that the route can be used by all users including the mobility impaired. In addition, we are making the existing zebra crossing at the junction of Station Approach and Perowne Way fully disabled compliant by altering the tactiles and dropped kerb height.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	It is recommended to implement the scheme as designed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity

Integrated Transport Capital Programme 2012/2013. High Street, Carisbrooke – Footway Widening. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	14/05/2012
Officer's name	Denise Scott / Dave Marsh
Role	Programme Officer - Design / Team Leader - Design
Summary of findings	To improve pedestrian safety and accessibility by widening the footpath in High Street, Carisbrooke, on the south side from a point west of the current pedestrian crossing facility to a point adjacent to No 35 High Street, Carisbrooke. Carisbrooke High Street forms part of the main traffic route from Newport to the West Wight; traffic flows are high, as is the level of pedestrian activity, particularly at peak times. In recent times, residents and parents have made continued representation about their concerns for pedestrian safety, particularly at the current signal controlled pedestrian facility. The primary concern relates to the inadequate footway width adjacent to the crossing and the poor compliance of the signals when drivers fail to stop on a red light. The objective of the scheme is address the current deficiencies on-site, upgrade facilities such that they comply with current design standards and to widen the footway, increasing capacity for pedestrians waiting to use the crossing.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	It is recommended to implement the scheme as designed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity

Integrated Transport Capital Programme 2012/2013. Ward Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight – New Zebra Crossing. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	11/05/2012
Officer's name	Denise Scott / Dave Marsh
Role	Programme Officer - Design / Team Leader - Design
Summary of findings	To improve pedestrian safety and accessibility; and promote sustainable travel by installing a zebra crossing. As part of the Council’s school re-organisation plan, a new high school academy is being constructed in Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, with the result that the pupil intake will substantially increase. To facilitate the increased pupil numbers and to promote sustainable travel to school, a review has been undertaken into the safety and suitability of the routes to the site. As a result the need for an additional controlled crossing has been identified in Ward Avenue, close to the junction of Crossfield Avenue; such a facility will significantly improve pedestrian safety and promote walking to the school.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	It is recommended to implement the scheme as designed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity

Restructure of the Education Participation Team (Connexions) Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	02/05/2012
Officer's name	Andrew Briggs
Role	Commissioning Manager for 14-19 in Education and Skills
Summary of findings	A formal four week consultation period began on 2nd April 2012 where the team were presented with the proposed new structure and responsibilities. During the consultation careful management of the changes by keeping staff informed, delivering against agreed timescales including meaningful consultation prior to changes, to ensure minimal disruption to staff. In addition, individual consultation meetings with staff undertaken with a manager. At these sessions staff were able to request representation and address training needs and other concerns. Updated information and consultations were provided to the main recognised trade unions. As part of the consultation process staff are required to work within the Equal Opportunities Policy and to take account of equality and diversity considerations when making operational decisions. Following the close of the consultation process on 1st May 2012 any subsequent changes to structure will be carried out in accordance with the Councils agreed operational procedures.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The council must ensure that the loss of specific knowledge is replaced by appropriate training for the new team and that the statutory responsibilities under Section 68 of the Education Act can be fulfilled. The council must monitor the transition of Section 42 of the Education Act into the secondary schools and consult if there is a loss in service for the Young People. Although it is supporting the transition year (September 2011-August 2012). It will need to continue advising schools in the new academic year 2012/13.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Sex (male/female)

Integrated Transport Capital Programme 2012/2013. Pyle Street, Newport, Isle of Wight – Footway Widening and Enhancement Scheme. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/05/2012
Officer's name	Denise Scott / Dave Marsh
Role	Programme Officer - Design / Team Leader - Design
Summary of findings	To improve pedestrian safety and accessibility by widening the footpaths and introducing several disabled compliant features. The existing narrow footways combined with moderate traffic flows, increase the risk of pedestrian / vehicle conflict and severance from other parts of the town. The scheme involves the construction of a wider footpath on both sides of Pyle Street, Newport between St James Square and Town Lane, including a number of disabled compliant features. The works are designed to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, particularly the mobility impaired. Traffic flow will also be improved by regulating the position of where vehicles can park. At present there is a high level of indiscriminate parking, which at times can cause an obstruction to passing vehicles, especially large goods vehicles. It is, therefore, intended to reduce the level of on street parking, increase footway widths and provide improved, bespoke parking for the mobility impaired and those making deliveries. There will no reduction in loading / unloading or disabled parking spaces, but there will be a minor reduction to the number of on-street parking spaces.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	It is recommended to implement the scheme as designed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity

Integrated Transport Capital Programme 2012/2013. Church Litten junction with Litten Park, Newport, Isle of Wight – Traffic Management Scheme. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	18/04/2012
Officer's name	Denise Scott / Dave Marsh
Role	Programme Officer - Design / Team Leader - Design
Summary of findings	To improve the highway infrastructure by reducing traffic congestion and improving public safety with regard to pedestrian accessibility. Over recent years traffic flows have grown across the Island, particularly in the Newport area, with the result that journeys times for through traffic have become unreliable, due to the congestion in the central part of the town. The principal problem that migrates across the town originates from Litten Park Retail Stores and petrol filling station, operated by Marks and Spencer and Morrison’s. There is a clear and urgent need for some traffic management improvements on the main highway network to reduce the congestion. Improvements are also required to improve pedestrian access and make such manoeuvres safer.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	It is recommended to implement the scheme as designed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity

Review of Briary Conservation Area - Stage 2 Assessment Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/04/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	From an assessment of the planning process with regard to the designation of conservation areas negative impacts were identified for Age and Disability. However, whilst conservation area designation imposes a duty on the local planning authority to pay special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a conservation area, where a planning application is required (either because the building is commercial or divided into flats or because conservation area designation has placed restrictions on permitted development rights under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995), such applications are determined on their planning merits. In other regards, maintaining the historic built environment to ensure that an area’s unique character is not undermined, is a benefit to all residents, businesses and visitors regardless of their protected characteristics as described under the Equality Act (2010).
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake discussions with Development Control colleagues over the treatment of an individual’s protected characteristics (Age and Disability) in determining planning applications within conservation areas as and when required. Special regard will be taken of the access needs of elderly residents. To provide clear and consistent advice to property owners with regard to proposals that require planning permission.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Proposed designation of Church Place Conservation Area - Stage 2 Assessment Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/04/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	From an assessment of the planning process with regard to the designation of conservation areas negative impacts were identified for Age and Disability. However, whilst conservation area designation imposes a duty on the local planning authority to pay special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a conservation area, where a planning application is required (either because the building is commercial or divided into flats or because conservation area designation has placed restrictions on permitted development rights under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995), such applications are determined on their planning merits. In other regards, maintaining the historic built environment to ensure that an area’s unique character is not undermined, is a benefit to all residents, businesses and visitors regardless of their protected characteristics as described under the Equality Act (2010).
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake discussions with Development Control colleagues over the treatment of an individual’s protected characteristics (Age and Disability) in determining planning applications within conservation areas as and when required. Special regard will be taken of the access needs of elderly residents. To provide clear and consistent advice to property owners with regard to proposals that require planning permission.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Review of Pound Green Conservation Area - Stage 2 Assessment Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/04/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	From an assessment of the planning process with regard to the designation of conservation areas negative impacts were identified for Age and Disability. However, whilst conservation area designation imposes a duty on the local planning authority to pay special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a conservation area, where a planning application is required (either because the building is commercial or divided into flats or because conservation area designation has placed restrictions on permitted development rights under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995), such applications are determined on their planning merits. In other regards, maintaining the historic built environment to ensure that an area’s unique character is not undermined, is a benefit to all residents, businesses and visitors regardless of their protected characteristics as described under the Equality Act (2010).
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake discussions with Development Control colleagues over the treatment of an individual’s protected characteristics (Age and Disability) in determining planning applications within conservation areas as and when required. Special regard will be taken of the access needs of elderly residents. To provide clear and consistent advice to property owners with regard to proposals that require planning permission.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Proposed designation of Totland Conservation Area - Stage 2 Assessment Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/04/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	From an assessment of the planning process with regard to the designation of conservation areas negative impacts were identified for Age and Disability. However, whilst conservation area designation imposes a duty on the local planning authority to pay special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a conservation area, where a planning application is required (either because the building is commercial or divided into flats or because conservation area designation has placed restrictions on permitted development rights under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995), such applications are determined on their planning merits. In other regards, maintaining the historic built environment to ensure that an area’s unique character is not undermined, is a benefit to all residents, businesses and visitors regardless of their protected characteristics as described under the Equality Act (2010).
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake discussions with Development Control colleagues over the treatment of an individual’s protected characteristics (Age and Disability) in determining planning applications within conservation areas as and when required. Special regard will be taken of the access needs of elderly residents. To provide clear and consistent advice to property owners with regard to proposals that require planning permission.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Proposed designation of Church Place Conservation Area Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	03/04/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	There may be an impact on two of the protected characteristics due to the age structure of the population of the local area and the process of determining applications for new development and adaption of properties in a conservation area.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Full Equality Impact Assessment required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Review of Briary Conservation Area Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	03/04/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	There may be an impact on two of the protected characteristics due to the age structure of the population of the local area and the process of determining applications for new developments and adaption of properties in a conservation area.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Full Equality Impact Assessment required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Review of Pound Green Conservation Area Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	03/04/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	There may be an impact on two of the protected characteristics due to the age structure of the population of the local area and the process of determining applications for new development and adaption of properties in a conservation area.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Full Equality Impact Assessment required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Proposed designation of Totland Conservation Area Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	03/04/2012
Officer's name	Julie Wilkins
Role	Conservation Officer, Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	There may be an impact on two of the protected characteristics due to the age structure of the population of the local area and the process of determining applications for new development and adaption of properties in a conservation area.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Full Equality Impact Assessment required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Establishment of the Council's Equality Objectives Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	02/04/2012
Officer's name	Claire Shand
Role	Head of Human Resources
Summary of findings	There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the establishment of the Council's Equality Objectives will have an adverse impact on any of the protected characteristics.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The establishment of equality objectives provide opportunity for the promotion of equality of opportunity through the identified action plans contained within them.
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Consultation into the need for staff equality groups Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	09/03/2012
Officer's name	Paul Littler
Role	Lead Officer - People Resourcing
Summary of findings	That following the Equality Impact Assessment there is a clear requirement to develop equality groups for the 9 protected characteristics. The data that we have on the workforce is that there are equality and diversity issues that need addressing, including inclusivity, providing a 'voice', engagement and collaboration in policy development, self support and self direction.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake consultation via an online questionnaire to identify staff 'appetite' for engagement. this was approved via authorisation panel.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Domestic Abuse Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	07/03/2012
Officer's name	Claire Shand
Role	Head of Human Resources
Summary of findings	No impact identified on any of the protected characteristics
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To promote the existence of policy and support available advice and guidance for those who may experience domestic abuse
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Safer Recruitment Policy. The policy was developed to draw together existing recruitment practices and best practice safer recruitment activity. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	21/02/2012
Officer's name	Paul Littler
Role	Lead Officer - People Resourcing
Summary of findings	The policy ensures that not only is the council compliant with the appropriate legistalation, but also ensures that managers are clear on their responsibilities.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Key points of action have been to make sure that appropriate training is in place (commencing May 2012) including online mandatory training. Also guidance on pre employment screening and checking is provided in addition to ensure that managers and staff are clear on the correct processes.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Guardianship under the Mental Health Act Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	07/02/2012
Officer's name	Stephen Ward
Role	Lead for Mental Health Act
Summary of findings	Policy adheres to the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and of the Mental Health Act
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The revised policy is in line with amendments to the MHA and is is designed to ensure that the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act are complied with, affording greater protection to vulnerable groups. The Guardianship policy aims to promote best practice ensuring that the holistic needs and interests of the individual are comprehensively addressed. This is in line with the Statement of guiding principles within the CoP. In particular 1.4 the Respect Principle, which states: “People taking decisions under the MHA must recognise and respect the diverse needs, values and circumstances of each patient including their race, religion, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation and any disability…There must be no unlawful discrimination.”
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Sex (male/female)

Setting of Corporate Objectives Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	02/02/2012
Officer's name	Claire Shand
Role	Head of Human Resources
Summary of findings	A proposed set of equality objectives have been establised based ona thorough analysis of current performance and oractice to determine the priority areas for improvement. These proposals are now subjective to public consultation to make sure they are smart, measureable, achieveable, realistic and timely.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Approving equality objectives will make the council transparent with decsion-making processes and accountable to service users to ensure that the council is compliant with current equality and diversity legislation, along with improving customer satisafaction and improvements in being an employer of choice. These draft objectives will now be subjected to consulation, any amendments will be made and publication of the final equality obejectives will be published by the legal of 6th April 2012.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Pay Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	02/02/2012
Officer's name	Claire Shand
Role	Head of Human Resources
Summary of findings	No adverse impact indetified by the inroduction of the Pay Policy following consutlation with affected individual staff
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Publication of the policy and procedure following approval
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Island Plan Core Strategy (including Minerals and Waste) and Development Management Development Plan Document Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	26/01/2012
Officer's name	Ian Lacey
Role	Performance & Business Manager, Planning Services
Summary of findings	No negative impact – however further work will be required for the some of the lower tier documents and plans such as the Neighbourhood Plans
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Detailed work and focussing on the neighbourhood will be required when the Plan is adopted – this will require a fuller understanding of our local communities Further training and development with Members, Officers and Stakeholders will also be required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Age Disability

Island Plan Core Strategy 2011-27 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	06/01/2012
Officer's name	Ian Lacey
Role	Performance & Business Manager - Planning & Regulatory Services
Summary of findings	No negative impact – however further work will be required for the some of the lower tier documents and plans such as the Neighbourhood Plans
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Detailed work and focussing on the neighbourhood will be required when the Plan is adopted – this will require a fuller understanding of our local communities Further training and development with Members, Officers and Stakeholders will also be required.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Age Disability

The Hackney Carriage Table of Fares, the maximum fares which can be charged by hackney carriage (taxis) drivers and proprietors. The fares do not apply to private hire vehicles. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	06/12/2011
Officer's name	kevin Winchcombe
Role	Principal Licensing Officer
Summary of findings	Ongoing review of the Table of Fares to ensure that equality is applied for both taxis user and provider.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promotion of the Table of Fares to the public and providers.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Sex (male/female)

CRB Guidance for Managers Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	23/11/2011
Officer's name	Paul Littler
Role	Lead Officer - People Resourcing
Summary of findings	The guidelines are compliant with equality legislation
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The guidelines will be reviewed in 2013 or if CRB legislation is amended
Groups that this policy will impact upon

IWC Alcohol/Substance Misuse Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	15/11/2011
Officer's name	Claire Shand
Role	Head of Human Resources
Summary of findings	promotion of the policy to staff and managers
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Review of identified issues as part of Human Resources monitoring of cases of alochol and or substance misuse for both staff and managers to ensure both managers and staff are supported and training identified
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Threshold Document Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	15/11/2011
Officer's name	Ali Matthews
Role	Deputy Director - Children's Safeguarding and Family Services
Summary of findings	To be completed following consultation
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	to be completed following consultation
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Pregnancy & Maternity

Managing Customers Finances Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/10/2011
Officer's name	Alia Noordin
Role	Deputyship Team Manager
Summary of findings	A positive impact will be applied across all groups
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Age Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Sex (male/female)

Autism strategy - consultation, event and outcomes. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	23/09/2011
Officer's name	Ann O'Brien
Role	Commissioning Lead
Summary of findings	Equality of Access to care and support - meaning that the Council will not preclude anyone from having an assessment for community care services, if their needs appear to be such that they may be eligible for support. Equalities of Outcomes from care and support - meaning that people on the Isle of Wight with similar levels of needs can expect to achieve similar quality of outcomes, although the type of support they choose to receive may differ, depending individual circumstances. The consultation will consider how we broaden the menu of choices which people with autism have to meet individual circumstances more effectively and efficiently. Equality of Opportunity - meaning that the council will work with individuals (in this case people with autism) to identify and overcome any barriers to economic and social participation within society
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	This is a live document and will be updated throughout the consultation activity.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

TRO Process – Speed Limits Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/08/2011
Officer's name	Ian Middleton
Role	Integrated Transport Technician
Summary of findings	The Islandwide traffic order for speed limits has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	N/A
Groups that this policy will impact upon

The provision of Fire and Rescue Service Mobilising through Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	27/07/2011
Officer's name	Steve Apter
Role	Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Head of Operations & Resilience
Summary of findings	Consultation with community groups ongoing, with all responses anticipated in early August.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Consultation with community groups ongoing
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

The provision of Fire and Rescue Service Mobilising through Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	27/07/2011
Officer's name	Steve Apter
Role	Assistant Chief Fire Officer Head of Operations & Resilience
Summary of findings	To mitigate the disruption caused through the delivery of the project , the relocation of fire control and the current TUPE discussions. For managers to address the changes with staff and work on ways of addressing issues. Ongoing supportive partnership working and communication with SFRS to ensure an agreeable transition to future service provision
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	On going communication with affected staff throughout the process Promotion of the service changes to council departments, local and regional partners, through the project communication plan
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

The disposal of Ventnor Winter Gardens to Robert Thompson’s Hambrough Group Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	25/07/2011
Officer's name	Barry Cooke
Role	Strategic Manager Assets
Summary of findings	As the impact is likely to be positive and affects all of the target groups equally, no changes are proposed.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	As the impact is likely to be positive and affects all of the target groups equally, no changes are proposed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) 2011 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	20/06/2011
Officer's name	Barry Cooke
Role	Strategic Manager Assets
Summary of findings	There are no adverse impacts upon any of the target group
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Other than ensuring EqIA’s are undertaken on individual properties on a case by case basis (as appropriate), there are no recommendations.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Corporate parenting strategy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	18/05/2011
Officer's name	Ali Matthews
Role	Deputy Director Children's Safeguarding
Summary of findings	Promotion of the council’s strategic approach to strengthening corporate parenting arrangements for children and young people on the Isle of Wight
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	On going consultation to ensure fair access to services for children in care and their families Monitoring of data to ensure services meet the needs of service users Monitor the effectiveness of the strategy through quarterly reports to the corporate parenting board Promotion of the revised strategy across the council and partners
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Age Disability

Traffic Regulation Order Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	22/04/2011
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The TRO for Lake has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon

ECM Project Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	06/04/2011
Officer's name	Steve Wherry
Role	Project Officer
Summary of findings	There is no evidence that the project will disadvantage any of the target groups.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Withdrawal of free concessionary travel on Island Line rail services for local residents eligible for free bus travel on the basis of age Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/04/2011
Officer's name	Andy Morris
Role	Transport Manager
Summary of findings	Negative impact is mitigated by the availability of a 15 minute frequency bus service between the towns served by the rail route.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Details of the withdrawal should be effectively communicated to pass-holders.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age

TRO Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	21/03/2011
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The TRO for Ryde has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be adversely affected as there will be no changes on street.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The EIA has been done on a generic process, if at any point in the future a TRO which has implications on any of the EIA a further assessment would be undertaken to address those issues should they arise.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

TRO Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	21/03/2011
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The traffic regulation order for disabled driver’s street parking places, Ryde has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be adversely affected as there will be no changes on street.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The EIA has been done on a generic process, if at any point in the future a TRO which has implications on any of the EIA a further assessment would be undertaken to address those issues should they arise.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

Proposed structure of the Regulatory Services function within the Economy & Environment Directorate Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	15/03/2011
Officer's name	W Murphy
Role	Head of Planning Services
Summary of findings	To mitigate the short term disruption caused through the review of services within the Economy & Environment Directorate. For managers to address changes with staff and work on ways of addressing issues relating to career pathways, development opportunities and future workload etc.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promotion of the revised structure and responsibilities for each area to other council directorates, the public (if required) and strategic partners. Managers to address ways of working with staff and address issues relating to career pathways, development opportunities and future workload
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Rreview of Schools Reorganisation Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	15/03/2011
Officer's name	Janet Newton
Role	Project Director - Schools Capital Programme
Summary of findings	To mitigate the short-term disruption caused through the re-design of services. For managers to address the changes with staff and work on ways of addressing issues relating to career pathways, development opportunities and future workload etc.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promotion of new structure to council directorates, the public and schools
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

The potential provision of Fire and Rescue Service Mobilising through Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	09/03/2011
Officer's name	Steve Apter
Role	Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Summary of findings	To mitigate the short-term disruption caused through the re-design of services. For managers to address the changes with staff and work on ways of addressing issues relating to career pathways, development opportunities and future workload etc.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promotion of the service changes to council departments, local and regional partners, through the project communication plan
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Sex (male/female)

Corporate Retention Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	07/03/2011
Officer's name	Steve Wherry
Role	Project Officer
Summary of findings	No evidence of negative impact on any target groups
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Guidelines on the prevention of illegal working Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	04/03/2011
Officer's name	Paul Littler
Role	Lead Officer - People Resourcing
Summary of findings	That the guidelines don't create any positive or negative impact upon people falling into the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The guidelines will be reviewed after 12 months or if the legislation changes
Groups that this policy will impact upon

Business Support Team Redesign Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	23/02/2011
Officer's name	Dean Finlayson
Role	Acting Business Support Manager
Summary of findings	To mitigate the short term disruption caused through the restructure. For Manager to address the changes for staff and work on ways of addressing any issues relating to career pathways, development opportunities and future workload. (e.g. staff going on maternity leave)
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promotion of the new structure within the Business Support team and across the Council.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Pregnancy & Maternity

Restructure of Revenues Team Leader Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	23/02/2011
Officer's name	Vicki Guildford
Role	Revenues Manager
Summary of findings	To mitigate the short term disruption caused through the restructure. For Manager to address the changes for staff and work on ways of addressing any issues relating to career pathways, development opportunities and future workload. (e.g. staff returning from maternity leave)
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promotion of the new Team Leader structure within Revenues and across the Council.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Pregnancy & Maternity

The restructure of the following teams based at the Westridge Shared Service Centre Payroll, Pensions, Payments, Creditors and Human Resources Transactional activities Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	21/02/2011
Officer's name	Sharon Betts
Role	Shared Services Manager
Summary of findings	To mitigate the short term disruption caused through the restructure. For Manager to address the changes for staff and work on ways of addressing any issues relating to career pathways, development opportunities and future workload. (e.g. staff returning from maternity leave)
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promotion of the Shared Service structure within Exchequer Services and across the Council.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Pregnancy & Maternity

Corporate Plan 2011 – 2013 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	15/02/2011
Officer's name	Rachael Knight
Role	Business Intelligence and Performance Manager
Summary of findings	Overall priorities have been defined by the commitments of the Conservative Manifesto, where there is a commitment to continue to listen to the local community views
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Regular review of the plan – via Cabinet and Scrutiny Committee reports Promotion of the Plan across the council and within services and partners
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Traffic Regulation Order Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	11/02/2011
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The TRO for The Islandwide Width restriction has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The EIA has been done on a generic process, if at any point in the future a TRO which has implications on any of the EIA a further assessment would be undertaken to address those issues should they arise.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

The Isle of Wight Council Statement of Licensing Policy (3-yearly review) Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	08/02/2011
Officer's name	Sarah MacDonald
Role	Senior Licensing Officer
Summary of findings	Continue to review the policy as part of licensing legislation – currently every 3 years
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promotion across the council, partners and service users
Groups that this policy will impact upon

The Council has had a MTFS in place for a number of years, however this version represents a further refresh of the strategy, putting it into the strategic context for both the Sustainable Community Strategy and Corporate Plan and showing how Strategic Financial Planning is interlinked with the overall strategic context. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	07/02/2011
Officer's name	Stuart Fraser
Role	Head of Financial Management
Summary of findings	The updated MTFS also demonstrates its links with Key Programmes of Change for the Council, Key Strategies and Plans to achieve value for money, Key Resources and Financial Procedures and Controls, and Monitoring and Review processes. This version includes the measures necessary to respond to the results of the Coalition Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, in particular the reduced resources available to the Council from the provisional grant settlement on 13 December 2010.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Delivery of cost effective and value for money services that meet statutory requirements and the needs of the diverse Island Community, within the context of the restricted resources available following the Comprehensive Spending Review and managed Council Tax increases across the four year period of the strategy.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Proposals to make changes to eligibility criteria, charging policy and location of Westminster House respite care service. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	28/01/2011
Officer's name	Kim Ball
Role	Transformation Manager, Community Wellbeing & Social Care
Summary of findings	As part of the ongoing transformation of adult social care, including integration with health, there will be regular reassessment of processes and policies. Ongoing training and development opportunities will be needed for social care staff, finance officers. Equality and diversity training will continue as and when required for all staff. In terms of the application of revised eligibility criteria, the intention is to work with a carefully constructed risk-based assessment to ensure that those people with the highest level of need are properly supported. There will continue to be signposting to other sources of support (help or advice) for those who do not meet the eligibility criteria proposed.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	- It is proposed that there be a managed transition period. - Access to information is readily available for all to be able to be self-supporting through the ULO - Referrals for assessment are responded to in a timely way - Programme of training and supervision of those staff involved in eligibility reviews - Training of financial assessment staff who must be encouraged to adopt consistent, fair and correct application of the charging scheme. - Training plan in place to ensure those working with people with particular needs are appropriately trained - Training of key workers undertaking eligibility reviews to emphasise the importance of properly assessing the impact on carers
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

Partners Against Crime 2011 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	13/01/2011
Officer's name	Martin Thomas
Role	Partnership and Consultation Support Officer
Summary of findings	The event meets the needs of all island residents, and provision has been made in areas where previous weaknesses were identified.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Any complaints/observations to be actioned following the event, which will ensure provision is made for future events in the areas of concern.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Introduction of Personal Budgets (PBs) for all adult social care customers Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/12/2010
Officer's name	Vicky Jones
Role	Think Local, Act Personal Lead
Summary of findings	It has been identified that there could be both negative and positive impacts on people with disabilities. However, with the development of Information, Advice & Guidance and the market place, as well as providing support to people who lack capacity, these would be overcome.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Ongoing development of the provider marketplace will help to improve choice for PB holders.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Disability

Interim move to Seaclose Offices Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	24/11/2010
Officer's name	Sharon Crews
Role	Deputy Celebratory and Services Manager
Summary of findings	The revised location positively promotes the equality and diversity agenda across each of the 6 strands.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Monitor current service provision by conducting ongoing surveys and feedback form analysis (complaints/compliments)
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Revised structure for the Performance, Communication and Strategic Partnership functions Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	17/11/2010
Officer's name	Steve beynon
Role	Chief Executive
Summary of findings	Careful management of the changes undertaken, including meaningful consultation prior to changes through an agreed timeline, to ensure minimal disruption to staff. In addition, individual consultation meetings with staff to address changes in role, training needs and other concerns have taken place. Engagement maintained with recognised trade union.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Changes to future service delivery will involve managers ensuring that up to date equalities and diversity training takes place and updating the equalities impact assessment as deemed necessary. To mitigate the short-term disruption caused through the re-design of services. For managers to address the changes with staff and work on ways of addressing issues relating to career pathways, development opportunities and future workload etc. Promotion of new services to council directorates, the public and strategic partners
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Marriage & Civil Partnership Sex (male/female)

Access to existing service that is delivered by Bereavement Services. Delivery of burial and cremation services and all other associated services undertaken by the service, located at the Isle of Wight Crematorium Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	08/11/2010
Officer's name	Iain Donald
Role	Bereavement Services Manager
Summary of findings	Feedback from consultation (EQUALS) and other research that took place as well as existing processes identified no issues or improvements with regards to the above service, although by carrying out the assessment it has made the service more aware of current legislation and practices. Agreed reviews of the EIA have also been put in place.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	N/A
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Parish Consultation Protocol Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	04/11/2010
Officer's name	Sue Chilton
Role	Member Services Manager
Summary of findings	The revised protocol promotes the equality and diversity agenda across each of the 6 strands.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Monitor protocol as part of the Council Constitutional review as and when appropriate
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

The decision for the selection of a developer/end user relating to the disposal of development land at St. George's Way, known as Pan Commercial. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	27/10/2010
Officer's name	Barry Cooke
Role	Head of Strategic Asset Management
Summary of findings	The disposal will equally benefit all members of the community and visitors.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The disposal will equally benefit all members of the community and visitors. There are no points of action.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Closure of Waterside Pool Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	26/10/2010
Officer's name	Alex Minns and Sean Newton
Role	Strategic Manager/Business Manager
Summary of findings	Loss of opportunity for resident and visitor population
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	One of the objectives of the Leisure Facility Improvement Plan is to actively investigate the provision of refurbished facilities with the objective of overcoming the negative impacts identified.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

Employee Long Service Awards Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	25/10/2010
Officer's name	Helen Randall
Role	Staff Benefits Officer
Summary of findings	Recognition of loyal and conscientious service
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promotion of policy through the usual communications channels. Policy loaded onto HR document pages of the Intranet.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Existing service that is delivered by the Office Support Team to customers accessing Environmental Health and Trading Standard services via the telephone or in person (face to face) within offices based at Jubilee Stores, The Quay, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2EH. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	05/10/2010
Officer's name	Shane Batchelor
Role	Acting Office Services Manager
Summary of findings	Feedback from consultation (EQUALS) and other research that took place as well as existing processes, identified no issues or improvements with regards to the above service, although by carrying out the assessment it has made the service more aware of current legislation and practices. Agreed reviews of the EIA have also been put in place.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	No recommendation were identified but assessment will be reviewed whenever applicable.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

Corporate Parenting Strategy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	04/10/2010
Officer's name	Kate Freeman
Role	Principal Officer for Quality Assurance and Safeguarding
Summary of findings	Promotion of the council’s strategic approach to strengthening corporate parenting arrangements for children and young people on the Isle of Wight
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	On going consultation to ensure fair access to services for Children In Care and their families Monitoring of data to ensure services meet the needs of service users Monitor the effectiveness of the Strategy through bi-monthly reports to the Corporate Parenting Board Promotion of the revised Strategy across the council and partners
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Age Disability

Policy

Date of assessment	04/10/2010
Officer's name	Kevin Winchcombe
Role	Principal Licensing Officer
Summary of findings	No impact on any specific group
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Currently out for consultation -8 October 2010 - 5 November 2010
Groups that this policy will impact upon

TRO Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	07/09/2010
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The TRO for John Street, Ryde has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The TRO for John Street, Ryde has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

TRO Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	07/09/2010
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The TRO for the provisions of a loading bay in John Street, Ryde has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The TRO for the provisions of a loading bay in John Street, Ryde has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected
Groups that this policy will impact upon

TRO Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	07/09/2010
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The TRO for the disabled bays in John Street, Ryde has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected as the disabled bays are still available.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The TRO for the disabled bays in John Street, Ryde has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected as the disabled bays are still available.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

Consolidation of some of the Community Safety Services staff within Jubilee Stores as part of office transformation programme Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	27/08/2010
Officer's name	Zoryna O'Donnell
Role	Head of Community Safety Services
Summary of findings	No long term negative impacts have been identified, with positive impact in respect of service accessibility to people with disability whether staff or service users/partners.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Particular care to be taken with the decant phase arrangements to ensure potential temporary negative impacts minimized/addressed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Withdrawal of the discretionary concessionary fares schemes fore Post 16 transport and denominational school transport. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	24/08/2010
Officer's name	Roger Edwardson
Role	HOS Learning and Achievement
Summary of findings	Withdrawal of the scheme can be mitigated by the promotion of alternative discounted travel opportunities made available by public transport operators and officers and members to mitigate any identified disadvantage
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Promote alternative discounted travel options for young people in Post 16 education and training. Further discussion as required with all those affected to the changes in the policy.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Religion or belief

Moving Children’s Services teams out of Ryde Town Hall. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	13/08/2010
Officer's name	David Hands
Role	Transformation manager
Summary of findings	Move has provided the opportunity to improve access for a wheelchair user. Locally based service users and residents who have been accustomed to dropping in at the town hall will no longer be able to do so.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Good communication and management by team managers required
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Disability

TRO Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	06/08/2010
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The TRO for the Newport has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon

The Isle of Wight Council (Various Streets, IW) (Speed Limits) Consolidation Order No 1 2010 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/08/2010
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The Islandwide traffic order for speeds has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	N/A
Groups that this policy will impact upon

The Isle of Wight Council (Whitepit Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight) (One-Way Traffic) Order No 1 2010 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	29/07/2010
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The one-way traffic order for Whitepit Lane has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	N/A
Groups that this policy will impact upon

The Prospectus Grant-Making Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	22/07/2010
Officer's name	Martin Johnson
Role	Partnership Manager
Summary of findings	The Prospectus Grant-making process will benefit from commissioning based on knowledge of need and clear commissioning outcomes. The grant funding process that will meet these outcomes must include the input of people and organisations aware of the issues facing the people and communities that are intended to benefit from any grants made.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Accessible and informed information about grantfunding opportunities. Preparation and training of panels. Review of any equality or discrimination issues arising from the award of a grant.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Sex (male/female)

The withdrawal of the Student Rider discretionary concessionary fares scheme. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	21/07/2010
Officer's name	Andy Morris
Role	Transport Manager
Summary of findings	That the Student Rider discretionary concessionary fares scheme should be withdrawn and that the Council should promote alternative travel opportunities that are made available by public transport operators for all young people resident on the Isle of Wight.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The recommendation is for scheme withdrawal and for the promotion of other discounted travel options for young people that are made available commercially by public transport operators. There should be further discussions with lead members and officers and public transport operators to ensure that those affected by the removal of the scheme receive support as identified in section 3 of the assessment
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age Other

TRO Process Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/07/2010
Officer's name	Nicola Hunter
Role	Traffic Technician
Summary of findings	The TRO for Totland has been assessed and there are no findings that any of the equality and diversity areas will be affected.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	N/A
Groups that this policy will impact upon

Accessibility and Road Safety and Traffic Management Capital Programmes Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/07/2010
Officer's name	1st July 2010
Role	Assistant Road Safety Officer
Summary of findings	In light of the current economic climate and radical changes to funding from central government all of the approved schemes have had to be reviewed and rationlised against current budget availability. The remaining budget has been prioritised to fund the areas with the highest number of road accidents and schemes which promote accessibility for all road users. Although the reduction in budget for bus infrastructure may have a slight impact on disabled and elderly people, the removal of all the other schemes are not deemed to affect any one of the equality and diversity strands more than another.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To implement the budget reductions as proposed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

Reduction in funding provided to the Safer Roads Partnership. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/07/2010
Officer's name	Rebecca Tuck
Role	Assistant Road Safety Officer
Summary of findings	In light of the current economic climate and radical changes to funding from central government, the road safety grant to the IWC which is subsequently passed on to the SRP has been reduced, resulting in a reduction in the services of the Safer Roads Partnership (SRP). Although this budget cut will reduce the services of the SRP, the impact will not affect any one of the equality and diversity strands more than another.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To reduce the grant allocation to the SRP as outlined in table C to £102,739.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

The proposed closure of Shanklin Fire Station Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	28/06/2010
Officer's name	Steve Apter
Role	Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Summary of findings	Positive impact across some strands will be realised as we are better able to move resources to target those most at risk from fire.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Transfer of Civic administration support for the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council and support for additional Cabinet Member Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	17/06/2010
Officer's name	Emma Goldring
Role	Member Services Deputy Manager
Summary of findings	The revised team and work tasks positively promotes the equality and diversity agenda across each of the 6 strands.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Monitor current service provision by conducting an annual survey with all Isle of Wight Council Members
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Complaints Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/06/2010
Officer's name	Amy Phillips
Role	Business Support Officer
Summary of findings	Revise policy and forms
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Revise policy and forms as detailed in action/improvement plan
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention and Homelessness Services Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/06/2010
Officer's name	Val Bell
Role	Housing Needs Manager
Summary of findings	Service is available to all people that have any housing related issues regardless of their tenure however, when approaches are compared with population statistics there may be some barriers to accessing the service for minority ethnic groups and older persons.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Monitoring of approaches to service and liaison with minority ethnic and older persons groups to identify and remove any barriers that may exist. Ongoing monitoring of the service to ensure continuous improvement.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Employment screening policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	24/05/2010
Officer's name	Kate Hill
Role	HR policy research & law officer
Summary of findings	No negative impact. Positive impact on race and neutral on all other areas
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Continual review and monitoring
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Provision of cost effective/unlimited access to leisure and seasonal facilities through the Council’s leisure access card which is branded as the One Card. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	17/03/2010
Officer's name	Sean Newton & Alex minns
Role	Business Manager & Operations Manager
Summary of findings	Provision of cost effective/unlimited access to leisure and seasonal facilities through the Council’s leisure access card which is branded as the One Card.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Equality and Diversity training for all frontline staff within the facilities and One Card/Admin staff at head office
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

VAT Manual Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	03/03/2010
Officer's name	Keith White
Role	Tax Manager
Summary of findings	None
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Eligiblity criteria for accessing social care services Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	17/02/2010
Officer's name	Roger Vandevelde
Role	Project Lead for Inclusion
Summary of findings	The proposal will positively promote access to and participation in short breaks for disabled children and young people.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Delivering the Aiming High full service offer requires there to be clear, transparent and fair eligibility criteria which show parents how to access services. Improving the local offer is recognised as an important part of improving service delivery and this will be across all diversity strands and geographical locations.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Corporate Call Centre Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	11/02/2010
Officer's name	Roseanne Lloyd, Cate
Role	Team Leader, Call Centre
Summary of findings	The Call centre has no evidence that any group is disadvantaged when using the service.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Help Centres, Customer Services Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	11/02/2010
Officer's name	Jason Barrett
Role	Team Leader
Summary of findings	The Help Centres have no evidence that any group is disadvantaged when using the service.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	As above
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Committee and Scrutiny Team Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	05/02/2010
Officer's name	April Ross
Role	Democratic Services Manager
Summary of findings	Fully compliant with one area for improvement.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Maximize youth engagement opportunities.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Age

Provision of leisure, theatre and seasonal facilities which are directly managed by the Council’s Leisure Services section Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/02/2010
Officer's name	Sean Newton & Alex Minns
Role	Business Manager & Operations Manager
Summary of findings	Insufficient DDA compliance of the majority our facilities. Changing facilities require improvements to improve suitability.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	One of the objectives of the Leisure Facility Improvement Plan is to actively investigate the provision of refurbished and improved changing facilities with the objective of overcoming all negative impacts identified.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Partners Against Crime 2010 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	25/01/2010
Officer's name	Mick Halliday
Role	ENO
Summary of findings	There have been a number of improvements identified and brought to the attention of the event planning committee. These improvements have been implemented. Due to the introduction of a language interpreter the Hampshire Deaf Society have shown an interest to attend the event.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	See Action plan
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Salvation Army Hostel Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	15/01/2010
Officer's name	Supporting People Team
Role	Commissioners of service
Summary of findings	The service does not comply with current equalities legislation as it is only accessible to males, however, it will be continuously monitored to ensure that any females who try to access the service are signposted accordingly It will have a positive impact on a number of single homeless males who are unable to access accommodation through the local authority or other means.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To continuously monitor the service as part of Supporting People service reviews using Quality Assessment Framework.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Legal Services (excluding CIU) Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	11/01/2010
Officer's name	Helen Miles
Role	Acting Head of Legal Services
Summary of findings	No barriers, or neutral impact, evidence of positive impact, actions identified
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To undertake training for all in the Service and include specifically within induction to Legal Services.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Other

Signing up to the Every Disabled Child Matters Charter. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/01/2010
Officer's name	Roger Vandevelde
Role	Project Lead for Inclusion
Summary of findings	The proposal would positively promote access to and participation in planning of Children's Services, by disabled children and young people.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Sign up to the Every Disabled Child Matters Charter and establish a Learning Difficulties/ Disabilities Working Group under the Children's Trust.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Disability

Aiming High for Disabled Children Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/01/2010
Officer's name	Roger Vandevelde
Role	Project Lead for Inclusion
Summary of findings	The proposal would positively promote access to and participation in planning of Children’s Services, by disabled children and young people.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Delivering the Aiming High full service offer.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Disability

The closure of Chale CE Primary School Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/12/2009
Officer's name	Alex Moffat
Role	Project Manager, School Reorganisation
Summary of findings	Any potential impacts will be universal and not limited to or polarised towards the 6 equality strands: race, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation and religious belief
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

IWC Cease tripartite agreement for secretariat to the Isle of Wight Association of Local Councils (IWALC) and the Isle of Wight Society of Local Council Clerks (IW SLCC) and subsequent redirection of resources to Cabinet and Isle of Wight Council Members. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	01/12/2009
Officer's name	Emma Goldring
Role	Member Services Deputy Manager
Summary of findings	The revised team and work tasks positively promotes the equality and diversity agenda across each of the 6 strands
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The original aim of the agreement was to provide support and development to Parish & Town Councils and enhance partnership working. The aim of the cessation of the tripartite agreement and subsequent redirection of resources, within the Member Services Team, is to focus on ensuring that our core services are maintained and delivered and to contribute to the future stability of IWC budgets. Monitor current service provision by conducting an annual survey
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Other

Phase 2 BSIP. Implementation of SAP HR Payroll module. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	20/11/2009
Officer's name	Sharon Betts
Role	Shared Services Manager
Summary of findings	This project primarily affects employess of the council.Those seconded to the project team are able to access core data from the HR/Payroll teams to ensure compliance with policies.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	There are no immediate recommendations as this work will be incorporated into the ICT support team at go live and will be monitored - business as usual.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

BSIP – HR/ Payroll module Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	20/11/2009
Officer's name	Sharon Betts on behalf of Steve Carpenter
Role	Project Manager
Summary of findings	This assessment has highlighted the need for a DDA compliant training venue which is planned for Spring 2010. This need has also been identified corporately and is being addressed by the HR team.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	To ensure that a suitable training environment is developed. In the meantime to ensure training continues to be delivered to all so as not to disadvantage any member of staff.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Disability

Grievance Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	17/11/2009
Officer's name	Kate Hill
Role	HR Policy Manager
Summary of findings	No negative impact
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

CX Policy

Date of assessment	17/11/2009
Officer's name	Kate Hill
Role	HR Policy manager
Summary of findings	No negative impact
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Disciplinary Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	17/11/2009
Officer's name	Kate Hill
Role	HR policy Manager
Summary of findings	No negative impact
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

English National Concessionary bus fare scheme application process. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	06/11/2009
Officer's name	Martyn Mullins
Role	Public Transport Officer
Summary of findings	A requirement for additional publicity was identified.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	An A4 size mini-poster would be produced and distributed.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

The process used to determine which bus journeys the Council should contract in respect of any local unmet public transport needs. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	06/11/2009
Officer's name	Martyn Mullins
Role	Public Trasnport Officer
Summary of findings	A focus group meeting recommended that the consultation process looked beyond the normal consultees and involved groups such as the Wheelchair Users Association and Island Access Group.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Wider consultation to be undertaken.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Corporate Information Unit Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	03/11/2009
Officer's name	J Thorne
Role	Principal Lawyer - Litigation
Summary of findings	Generally compliant. Small action plan has highlighted that we can improve the service.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	1. Monitor E&D data; 2. accept verbal requests where necessary; 3. enable independant advocates to assist; check FPN is given at referral and review on social care files.
Groups that this policy will impact upon

Ventnor Crime Reduction Week Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	20/10/2009
Officer's name	Mike Rowlands
Role	Senior Environment & Neighbourhoods Officer
Summary of findings	Ventnor is a good location to hold CREW. Effective advertising is required to reach all groups. To improve data capture of project, so lessons can be learnt.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	No Action plan
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Potential disposal of Charter House, St Thomas Square, Newport- Cabinet Member delegated decision Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	20/10/2009
Officer's name	Barry Cooke
Role	Head of Service, Strategic Asset Management
Summary of findings	In general this project is believed to be of neutral impact to most of the defined equality groups, albeit there may be a negative impact on the age group.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Some assistance has been promised, as available, to help the relevant community users to access alternative facilities.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Electoral Services – Community Governance Review 2010 – 2011 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	15/09/2009
Officer's name	Clive Joynes
Role	Elections & Local Land Charges Manager
Summary of findings	No further action required.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Registration of Electors Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	10/09/2009
Officer's name	Clive Joynes
Role	Elections & Local Land Charges Manager
Summary of findings	No further action required.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Newport Mini Crime Reduction & Environment Week Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	26/08/2009
Officer's name	Mick Halliday
Role	ENO
Summary of findings	Newport is a good location to hold CREW. Effective advertising is required to reach all groups. To improve data capture of project, so lessons can be learnt.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	no action plan
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Additional employment policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	25/08/2009
Officer's name	Kate Hill
Role	HR Research, policy & law manager
Summary of findings	The policy will not have any negative impact
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	continuous review of policy
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Anti-money laundering policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	25/08/2009
Officer's name	Kate Hill
Role	HR Research, policy & Law manager
Summary of findings	Neutral impact
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Review every two years or following changes in legislation
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Leisure Services -Pool Lifeguard Qualification policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	25/08/2009
Officer's name	Kate Hill
Role	HR Research, Policy & Law manager
Summary of findings	There will be no negative impact of this policy. It should have a positive impact on disability and age
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Continual monitoring and regular reviews
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Flexible Working Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	20/08/2009
Officer's name	Kate Hill
Role	HR Research, Law & Policy Manager
Summary of findings	This policy will have apositive impact on Council employees and service users
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Market Supplement Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	20/08/2009
Officer's name	Kate Hill
Role	HR Research, Policy & Law Manager
Summary of findings	The policy will have a positive impact on the Council's employees and service users
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief

Revised Allocations Policy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	03/08/2009
Officer's name	Val Bell
Role	Housing Needs Manager
Summary of findings	Ongoing monitoring and review is required with service users, stakeholders and partners to ensure equality is promoted through the process and any barriers to accessing the service are identified and removed.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Monitoring of applications, allocations and assistance provided to service users to complete the process
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Supporting People Revised Quality Assessment Framework 2009 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	07/07/2009
Officer's name	SP Team
Role	Commissioners of services
Summary of findings	Quality Assessment Frameowrk is supporting and improving outcomes for vulnerable people
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	None identified
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Proposal to reorganise youth connexion services. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	26/06/2009
Officer's name	Simon Dear
Role	Commissioner for Positive Activities
Summary of findings	The proposal will positively promote the equality and diversity agenda across each of the 6 strands.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	Review of current monitoring arrangements Improvements in monitoring to ensure equality and diversity categories are integral to the planning and delivery of the reorganised services.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Voluntary Sector Strategy, the development of partnerships and public service delivery with the third sector. Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	29/05/2009
Officer's name	Martin Johnson
Role	Partnerships Manager
Summary of findings	The strategy is an inclusively designed and implemented approach to the development of a thriving third sector. It will also contribute to community cohesion and citizen engagement in commissioning and delivering local public services.
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	The strategy sets out a fair and transparent process for the development of a thriving third sector. Changes in the commissioning and funding of public services delivered by the third sector may have unintended discriminatory outcomes unless subject to equalities impact assessment. Each strand of the strategy will be subject to impact assessment. Each commissioning and funding decision will be subject to impact assessment.
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Adult Learning Plan 2009/10 Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	24/04/2009
Officer's name	Sarah Teague
Role	Community & Family Learning Manager
Summary of findings	The strategy will positively promote the equality and diversity agenda across each of the 6 strands
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	- Monitoring and gap analysis of some learner groups - Additional staff training on mental ill-health - Application for the Father Friendly Kitemark
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

Organisational Development Strategy Click here to see more information about the assessment

Date of assessment	12/03/2009
Officer's name	Nichola Croft
Role	Strategic Organisational Development Manager
Summary of findings	The strategy will positively promote the equality and diversity agenda across each of the 6 strands
Summary of recommendations and key points of action plan	- Review of current monitoring arrangements - Improvements of L&D monitoring to ensure equality and diversity categories are embedded into processes - OD Team group skills to be developed
Groups that this policy will impact upon	Race Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Religion or belief Other

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