Initial equality impact assessment screening form (As of October 2015 this form replaces ‘Record of decision not to carry out an EIA’) 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	Highway Operations
Proposal being screened	Proposed waiting restrictions
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Gary Lumb
What are you proposing to do?	Introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Chapel Street Hillam
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	To prevent obstruction and to allow safe passage for all motor vehicles travelling along Chapel Street, thus addressing the road safety problems which have been observed to occur on site and to comply with the Council’s duties under Section 122(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Section 16 of the Traffic Management Act 2004
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	NO
Is there likely to be an adverse 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 a significant 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		Yes	No			Don’t know/No info available
Age			√
Disability			√
Sex (Gender)			√
Race			√
Sexual orientation			√
Gender reassignment			√
Religion or belief			√
Pregnancy or maternity			√
Marriage or civil partnership			√
NYC additional characteristic
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 (e.g. disabled people’s access to public transport)? Please give details.		NO
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.		NO
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:		√	Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		The proposed waiting restrictions Order will require the installation of new road markings (Double yellow lines) but will not otherwise have an effect on those with Protected characteristics. Blue Badge Holders will be able to park for up to 3 hours on double yellow lines (and for the entirety of any shorter period of restrictions) in accordance with the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Exemptions for Disabled Persons) (England) Regulations 2000. Parking will be permitted in other areas on Main Street and School Road.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		Barrie Mason
Date		09/10/2025