Equality Impact Assessment

Lead officer(s)

David Mitchell

Date relevance assessment conducted

17 Oct 2023

Which groups of people do you think will be, or potentially could be, impacted (positively or negatively) upon by the implementation of this policy?

People with disabilities : No

People from black and minority ethnic communities and different racial backgrounds : No

Women and men (boys and girls) : No

Older people : No

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people : No

People from different religions or beliefs and people with no belief : No

Women who are pregnant or on maternity leave : No

People who are married or in a civil partnership : No

Children and young people : No

Do you have evidence or reason to believe that this policy/function/review will, or may potentially impact on Children's Rights 4?

N/A

Do you have evidence or reason to believe that this policy/function/review will, or may potentially impact on Human Rights 8?

N/A

Do you have evidence or reason to believe that this policy/function/review will, or may potentially:

Eliminate discrimination faced by particular groups : low

Impact upon the promotion of equality of opportunity between particular groups : low

Impact upon good relations between particular groups : low

Does it have overall relevance to equality? low

Impact on communities, including communities of interest: low

Reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage:

Equality impact assessment required?

No

Rationale for decision

The Best Value Service Review of Governance Services focuses on internal structures and processes within the Planning and Regulatory Services sections of the service. The review finds that existing arrangements are largely fit for purpose, with recommendations implemented in response to a number of internal and external factors impacting on service, including new legislation and recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Review highlights steps already taken in relation to increasing opportunities for young people through modern apprenticeships, graduate internships and other training opportunities, in line with the Council`s Workforce Strategy. The Review deletes the post of Operations Manager, currently filled on an Interim Basis and introduces a new post of Chief Planning Officer. Recruitment to this post will be in accordance with HR Policies and Procedures. One further post is recommended for deletion and this post is currently vacant.