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	Regulation and Harbours
Proposal being screened	North Yorkshire Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Drew Fussey
What are you proposing to do?	To designate 9 areas as part of a PSPO to prevent unauthorised camping, fires and BBQs in Whitby and Scarborough locations.
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	To ensure effective control measures are in place along the East Coast; Whitby and Scarborough to prevent unauthorised camping, fires and BBQs.
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 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.		No. Anyone found in breach of the PSPO will be treated fairly by officers who will engage, educate, encourage, enforcing only when that is appropriate and proportionate in accordance with the Council’s Enforcement Policy and FPN Policy.
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:	X		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		Ensuring effective control measures are in place in Whitby and Scarborough areas in the form of a PSPO will have no direct impact any protected characteristics on climate change.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		Rachel Joyce
Date		30/03/2026