Appendix A – EIA

Initial equality impact assessment screening form This form records an equality screening process to determine the relevance of equality to a proposal, and a decision whether or not a full EIA would be appropriate or proportionate.
Directorate	Community Development Directorate
Service area	Economic Development, Regeneration, Skills and Tourism
Proposal being screened	Catterick Garrison Levelling Up Fund Round Two full grant funding approval is requested to enable project delivery.
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Ann Stewart
What are you proposing to do?	The report seeks approval of Catterick Garrison LUF Round two grant funding to enable construction and community development contract awards and subsequent build on site.
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	This is required to comply with grant acceptance procedures.
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	The grant offer is £19,008,679 with match contribution from the former Richmondshire District Council of up to £100,000 and an agreed additional match funding element from North Yorkshire Council Capital Reserves of £282,075.
Impact on people with any of the following protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, or NYCC’s additional agreed characteristics As part of this assessment, please consider the following questions: · To what extent is this service used by particular groups of people with protected characteristics? · Does the proposal relate to functions that previous consultation has identified as important? · Do different groups have different needs or experiences in the area the proposal relates to? If for any characteristic it is considered that there is likely to be an adverse impact or you have ticked ‘Don’t know/no info available’, then a full EIA should be carried out where this is proportionate. You are advised to speak to your Equality rep for advice if you are in any doubt.
Protected characteristic		Potential for adverse impact				Don’t know/No info available
		Yes		No
Age				X
Disability				X
Sex				X
Race				X
Sexual orientation				X
Gender reassignment				X
Religion or belief				X
Pregnancy or maternity				X
Marriage or civil partnership				X
NYC additional characteristics
People in rural areas				X
People on a low income				X
Carer (unpaid family or friend)				X
Does the proposal relate to an area where there are known inequalities/probable impacts (e.g. disabled people’s access to public transport)? Please give details.		No however there are areas of significant health concerns in terms of obesity and in activity. This project will help to alleviate these through provision of improvements in active travel ( cycle ways ) and activities in Coronation Park.
Will the proposal have a significant effect on how other organisations operate? (e.g. partners, funding criteria, etc.). Do any of these organisations support people with protected characteristics? Please explain why you have reached this conclusion.		Yes, as part of the initial community consultation neighbouring groups working with people with protected characteristics were consulted. This provision will support people with disabilities with new community facilities such as a changing place and community garden and provide a centre and activities where the community can come together.
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		This is a report seeking approval to accept the full grant funding offer from DLUHC. There are no negative impacts on people with protected characteristics and the project will support people with protected characteristics in many ways..
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		Dave Caulfield, Assistant Director – Economic Development, Regeneration, Skills and Tourism Dave Caulfield
Date		25/04/23