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
Service area	Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism & Skills
Proposal being screened	Knaresborough Land Train Feasibility Study
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Marcin Dane
What are you proposing to do?	To seek endorsement from the Harrogate & Knaresborough Area Constituency Committee to spend £14,988 to support feasibility study for introduction of land train service in Knaresborough.
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	The aim of this project is to undertake a feasibility study for the provision of a land train operation that will benefit the local community and visitors alike. The proposed train will run for a period of one week (including a weekend) to assess suitability of introducing a regular service.
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	No significant commitment of resources.
Impact on people with any of the following protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, or NYC’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 directorate representative 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
People in rural areas				x
People on a low income				x
Carer (unpaid family or friend)				x
Are from the Armed Forces Community				x
Does the proposal relate to an area where there are known inequalities/probable impacts (for example, disabled people’s access to public transport)? Please give details.		The proposed trial service will improve access to public transport for residents and visitors with lower mobility. As this is a trial service running for a week, the impact of this positive outcome will be temporary.
Will the proposal have a significant effect on how other organisations operate? (for example, partners, funding criteria, etc.). Do any of these organisations support people with protected characteristics? Please explain why you have reached this conclusion.		N/A
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		A full Equality Impact Assessment is not deemed necessary at this stage.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)
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