Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs)
To ensure we deliver on our commitment to improve the life chances of the most disadvantaged and fulfil our statutory obligation, we consider equality, social inclusion and community cohesion issues when we devise or review policies and proposals which affect the way the Council works. This helps us understand how different people will be affected by our decisions so that policies and services are appropriate and accessible to all and meet different people's needs. Understanding the effect of our activities on different people puts us in a better place to deliver policies and services that are effective, that advance equality of opportunity, foster good relations and eliminate unlawful discrimination.
Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) are a tool which enables us to identify the potential impacts, both negative and positive, that a policy, function or service may have on different groups within our community. Once the potential effects have been identified, actions are built into the project to enhance the positive impacts on equality and minimise any negative effects. Action plans are included in every EIA and their delivery is monitored.
To ensure transparent and open decision making we plan to publish our EIAs on this page by the end of January 2012.
For previous EIAs, please visit the EIAs 2010/11 page.
Page updated: 29 Dec 2011
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