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 Services
Service area	Highways and Transportation
Proposal being screened	Harrogate and Knaresborough Active Travel updates (Nov 25)
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Melisa Burnham
What are you proposing to do?	To advise the committee of progress to date on the delivery of Active Travel schemes within Harrogate and Knaresborough.
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	This is the March 2026 Active Travel update report, following the November 2025 update previously provided. The purpose is to provide an overview of ongoing and upcoming Active Travel Projects, along with anticipated timescales for delivery.
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 NYCC’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			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
NYCC additional characteristics
People in rural areas			x
People on a low income			x
Carer (unpaid family or friend)			x

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.	This report outlines an update on previous reports only. Individual project consultations will take place in the community before implementation.
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.	N/A
Decision (Please tick one option)	EIA not relevant or proportionate:	x	Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision	This is a report outlining updates of a number of projects across Harrogate and Knaresborough. It should be recognised that detailed consultations with stakeholders, residents, and businesses within the vicinity of the proposals will be consulted before works are implemented.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)	Barrie Mason
Date	06/03/2026