SCREENING
Worcestershire Housing Strategy
Last updated 13 June 2023
Contents
The assessment
Impact
Conclusion
A signed version of this EqIA is available to download; please note it may not be accessible for users of assistive technology. If you require further help please contact us.
The assessment
New or existing service or policy?
New
Directorate
Strategic Growth
Officer(s) completing the assessment
Kate Bailey, Head of Strategic Growth
Date
June 2023
What is the purpose? What are the outcomes?
This document outlines the vision for housing across the county and in particular the four strategic priorities of economic growth and jobs; quality and standards, health and wellbeing and net zero and climate change.
Are there any statutory requirements?
No
Are there any other organisations/bodies involved?
Yes – various stakeholders were involved in the development of the strategy.
Who are the main customer groups/stakeholders?
Local residents and communities.
What information, statistics or evidence are you using?
Good practise.
What impact does the service/policy/project have on the following equality strands?
Protected characteristics: definitions
Prior to the Equality Act 2010, there were 3 separate public sector equality duties covering race, disability and gender. The Equality Act 2010 replaced these with a new single equality duty covering the following protected characteristics.
| Characteristic and definition | Impact and evidence |
|---|---|
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Black and minority ethnic Impact on different ethnic groups, including migrant communities and Gypsies/Roma/Travellers |
Neutral, not a factor in service consideration or delivery |
|
Disability Impact on people with disabilities, including physical, sensory, and learning disabilities, mental health issues and long-term limiting illnesses. |
Neutral, not a factor in service consideration or delivery |
|
Gender Impact on people of different genders, including transgender. |
Neutral, not a factor in service consideration or delivery |
|
Age Impact on people of all ages, including younger and older people. |
Neutral, not a factor in service consideration or delivery |
|
Sexual orientation |
Neutral, not a factor in service consideration or delivery |
|
Religion or belief Impact on people who practise different religions or have different beliefs (including non-belief). |
Neutral, not a factor in service consideration or delivery |
|
Other For example deprivation, health inequalities, urban/rural divide, community safety |
Positive effect on helping tackling deprivation, fuel poverty, homelessness, health inequalities etc. |
Conclusion
Service delivery led by statutory requirements and criteria around service delivery are not affected by any inequalities.
Is a full assessment required?
No
Note: A full EqIA is required if the initial screening has identified the service/policy/project is going to have the potential to cause adverse impact or discriminate against different groups in the community or the Council’s workforce.
Signed: Kate Bailey, Head of Strategic Growth
Date: 12 June 2023