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
Service area	Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism & Skills
Proposal being screened	To request approval from the Executive to accept the funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) to deliver the priority projects
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Julian Rudd, Head of Regeneration (S&W) Duncan Ferguson, Regeneration Delivery Manager Kathryn Daly, Assistant Director of Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism and Skills.
What are you proposing to do?	To use the funding for the delivery of priority projects and development of business cases for pipeline projects by North Yorkshire Council.
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	To help ensure that a range of priority projects are ‘bid ready’ and that funds are allocated to the lead Project Managers and relevant services
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	It is not considered that there is a significant commitment or removal 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 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				ü
Disability				ü
Sex				ü
Race				ü
Sexual orientation				ü
Gender reassignment				ü
Religion or belief				ü
Pregnancy or maternity				ü
Marriage or civil partnership				ü
People in rural areas				ü
People on a low income				ü
Carer (unpaid family or friend)				ü
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.		N/A
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.		It is not expected that receiving the gainshare funds from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to deliver the priority projects for North Yorkshire Council would have an impact on how other organisations operate, or those with protected characteristics
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		As set out above, it is concluded that there are no adverse equalities implications; however, it is recognised that subject to the funding award the projects will likely have several positive benefits. As this assessment is purely for the funding bid it is not felt that this information will be relevant; however, when scoping each of the projects there is an expectation that they will include full EIAs to demonstrate the positive impact they are expected to deliver.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		Kathryn Daly, Assistant Director of Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism and Skills
Date		20/11/2024