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	Environment
Service area	Licensing
Proposal being screened	Adoption of a new Licensing Act 2003 Statement of Licensing Policy
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Simon Fisher and Gareth Bentley
What are you proposing to do?	The purpose of this report is to present a draft Statement of Licensing Policy, the results of consultation and to recommend a policy to Full Council for adoption.
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	To comply with the law and adopt a Statement of Licensing Policy which covers the whole of North Yorkshire.
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	No.
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			√
Disability			√
Sex			√
Race			√
Sexual orientation			√
Gender reassignment			√
Religion or belief			√
Pregnancy or maternity			√
Marriage or civil partnership			√
People in rural areas			√
People on a low income			√
Carer (unpaid family or friend)			√
Are from the Armed Forces Community			√
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.		No. The proposed policy covers the whole of North Yorkshire, and all the licensable activities contained in the Licensing Act 2003.
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.		No.
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		Callum McKeon
Date		18.03.25