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	Culture, Leisure, Archives and Libraries
Proposal being screened	Leisure Investment Strategy
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Jo Ireland
What are you proposing to do?	Invest C £36m in improvements to 4 leisure sites - Whitby Leisure Centre - Skipton leisure Centre - Ryedale swim and fitness (Pickering) - Selby Leisure Centre Invest c£3m in upgrading gym and fitness equipment at 12 leisure sites.
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	The Leisure Investment Strategy has considered where investment in facilities might best be targeted to maximise the potential for income generation, efficient delivery and to best support the new delivery model focused on active well being and enabling a wider range of people to become and stay active throughout their lives. The proposed works include the installation of facilities such as pool pods and additional changing places facilities which will improve accessibility and access for people with disabilities and long term health conditions.
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	Estimated value of works is £40million
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				P
Disability				P
Sex				P
Race				P
Sexual orientation				P
Gender reassignment				P
Religion or belief				P
Pregnancy or maternity				P
Marriage or civil partnership				P
People in rural areas				P
People on a low income				P
Carer (unpaid family or friend)				P
Are from the Armed Forces Community				P
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 proposals will improve accessibility and access for people with disabilities and long term health conditions.
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.		The facilities are used by a range of groups across all age groups and includes clubs which focus on inclusive access. The proposals will improve access for people with disabilities and long term health conditions.
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		No detrimental impact on existing users. Improvements in accessibility and improved provision for disabled people.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		Jo Ireland
Date		30 September 2025