Key questions Data, research and information that you can refer to 2.1 What is the equalities profile of the team delivering the service/policy? 2 6 men. 2.2 What equalities training have staff received? All staff have received equalities training as part of their induction and some have had more specific customer service/equalities training. 2.3 What is the equalities profile of service users? The City Centre is open to and used by all sectors of society and covers all equality profiles. 2.4 What other data do you have in terms of service users or staff? (e.g results of customer satisfaction surveys, consultation findings). Are there any gaps? See 2.3 above. 2.5 What engagement or consultation has been undertaken as part of this EIA and with whom? What were the results? All key stakeholder groups have been consulted on our proposals. Separate consultation leaflets were produced at people with disabilities explaining the changes and possible alternatives to parking within the restricted zone on double yellow lines. As well as the letter and leaflet drop a Public Consultation day was held in the Guildhall on 16th April & unmanned exhibitions were placed in the ‘One Stop Shop’ + Shop Mobility Centre during this period. The scheme has been amended to address some of the concerns raised relating to access by elderly residents in Hot Bath Street following on from the informal consultation process. 2.6 If you are planning to undertake any consultation in the future regarding this service or policy, how will you include equalities considerations within this? The Traffic Regulation will be subject to formal consultation using the statutory process. This document will be appended to the report as supporting documentation. Equalities issues have been considered from scheme inception. 3. Assessment of impact: ‘Equality analysis’ Based upon any data you have considered, or the results of consultation or research, use the spaces below to demonstrate you have analysed how the service or policy: any particular needs of equalities groups or helps promote equality in some way. Could have a negative or adverse impact for any of the equalities groups Examples of what the service has done to promote equality Examples of actual or potential negative or adverse impact and what have been or could be taken to address this
3.1 Gender – identify the impact/potential impact of the policy on women and men. (Are there any issues regarding pregnancy and maternity?) n/a No adverse impacts have been identified in respect of gender. 3.2 Transgender – – identify the impact/potential impact of the policy on transgender people n/a No adverse impacts have been identified in respect to transgender people. 3.3 Disability - identify the impact/potential impact of the policy on disabled people (ensure consideration of a range of impairments including both physical and mental impairments) The TRO would restrict access to ‘double yellow line parking’ areas to Blue Badge holders between the hours of 10am & 6pm. It would also restrict access to the 3 dual residents/disabled parking spaces in Lower Borough Walls. Extra designated disabled spaces have been added in Lower Borough Walls on completion of the Gainsborough development, and the disabled spaces in Beau Street will also be reinstated. 3.4 Age – identify the impact/potential impact of the policy on different age groups The TRO would impact access to St Johns Alms House in Hot Bath Street & St Michaels day centre. Hot Bath Street has been omitted from the proposals and will be made 2 way to access to St Johns Alms House & St Michaels day centre. 3.5 Race – identify the impact/potential impact on different black and minority ethnic groups n/a No adverse impacts have been identified in respect to race. Examples of what the service has done to promote equality Examples of potential negative or adverse impact and what steps have been or could be taken to address this 3.6 Sexual orientation - identify the impact/potential impact of the policy on lesbians, gay, bisexual & heterosexual people n/a No adverse impacts have been identified in respect of sexual orientation 3.7 Religion/belief – identify the impact/potential impact of the policy on people of different n/a No adverse impacts have been identified in respect of Religion/belief
religious/faith groups and also upon those with no religion. 3.8 Socio-economically disadvantaged – identify the impact on people who are disadvantaged due to factors like family background, educational attainment, neighbourhood, employment status can influence life chances n/a No adverse impacts have been identified in respect of socio economic disadvantage. 3.9 Rural communities – identify the impact / potential impact on people living in rural communities n/a No adverse impacts have been identified in respect of the rural communities. 4. and North Council & NHS B&NES Equality Impact Assessment Improvement Plan Please list actions that you plan to take as a result of this assessment. These actions should be based upon the analysis of data and engagement, any gaps in the data you have identified, and any steps you will be taking to address any negative impacts or remove barriers. The actions need to be built into your service planning framework. Actions/targets should be measurable, achievable, realistic and time framed. Issues identified Actions required Progress milestones Officer responsible By when The need to reinstate disabled parking spaces in Beau Street & create new disabled spaces in Lower Borough Walls. Existing Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) to be amended by the Council to accommodate the new parking arrangement around the Gainsborough hotel development; as per the section106 planning agreement with the developer. n/a n/a Upon completion of the Gainsborough development Highway works – late 2013 Hot Bath Street will be made 2 way to allow access to St Johns Alms House & St Michaels day centre. This change will be included on the main City Centre Access TRO that we are proposing. To be formally consulted upon in July 2013. n/a Implementation by end of 2013.