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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.
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Directorate |
Environment
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Service area |
Highways and
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Proposal being screened |
To seek approval from the Executive to allocate £200,000 (£100k per annum) funding for operational costs associated with the delivery of the Tour of Britain Cycling Race in 2026 and 2027 |
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Officer(s) carrying out screening |
James Gilroy
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What are you proposing to do? |
Confirm funding for the Tour of Britain cycle race to enable NYC to work with YNYCA and British Cycling to deliver the race in 2026 |
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Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes? |
To ensure the safe and effective delivery of the race and ensure that delivery remains in line with proposed budgets.
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Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details. |
An allocation of £100k pa from the Council’s strategic reserve is being sought. |
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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.
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Protected characteristic |
Potential for adverse impact |
Don’t know/No info available |
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Yes |
No |
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Age |
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Disability |
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ü |
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Sex |
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Race |
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ü |
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Sexual orientation |
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ü |
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Gender reassignment |
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ü |
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Religion or belief |
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ü |
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Pregnancy or maternity |
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ü |
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Marriage or civil partnership |
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ü |
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People in rural areas |
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ü |
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People on a low income |
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ü |
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Carer (unpaid family or friend) |
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ü |
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Are from the Armed Forces Community |
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ü |
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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 |
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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.
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Decision (Please tick one option) |
EIA not relevant or proportionate: |
ü?
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Continue to full EIA: |
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Reason for decision |
The recommendations of this report will allow for the delivery of a safe and successful event. Full review of the race route once conformed will be carried out to assess and manage any specific equalities impacts |
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Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent) |
Barrie Mason |
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Date |
23/04/2026 |
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