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	Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure
Proposal being screened	Permission to accept Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Local Levy for Scalby NBS Project
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Victoria Thompson, Coastal Project Officer
What are you proposing to do?	Accept Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Local Levy for Scalby Sea Cut NBS Project
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	· Protect 35 properties currently at risk of coastal erosion through sustainable coastal interventions. · Safeguard heritage assets at Scalby Mills by enhancing natural resilience and reducing exposure to environmental stressors. · Restore gravel-bedded stream habitats that support biodiversity and ecological function. · Increase brown trout populations as a measurable indicator of improved water quality and habitat health. · Promote public awareness and understanding of river ecology through inclusive education, outreach, and citizen science initiatives.
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	At this stage, the Scalby Sea Cut proposal is in early development, informed by evaluation and monitoring data. The project is likely to require: · Strategic support from the council (e.g. planning, permissions, stakeholder coordination) · In-kind contributions such as officer time, access to land, or integration with existing flood risk or environmental programme · Partnership working with external bodies (e.g. Environment Agency, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Wild Trout Trust)
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.		No
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:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		The decision itself whether to accept Local Levy has no equalities impact. Following acceptance of the grant, the community, inclusive of all individuals, regardless of protected characteristics. will be engaged in the design process for the nature‑based solutions interventions. The site currently has no public access, and the engagement programme will be developed to ensure it is fully inclusive and accessible to all.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		Callum McKeon
Date		12/02/2026