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Electric vehicle charging report
Last updated 13 October 2021
Contents
The assessment
Impact
Conclusion
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Equality Impact Assessment: Electric Vehicle Charging Report
The assessment
Directorate
Economic, Prosperity and Place
New or existing service or policy?
New
Officer(s) completing the assessment
Jenny Moreton, Principal Health and Sustainability Officer
What is the purpose? What are the outcomes?
To put electric vehicle charging infrastructure in place in appropriate, publicly accessible Wyre Forest District Council owned sites. To address a gap in current service provision as petrol and diesel vehicles are phased out and contribute to efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
Are there any statutory requirements or implications?
No, although there are requirements to achieve net zero carbon under the Climate Change Act and to address air quality in specific Air Quality Management Areas.
Are there any other organisations/bodies involved in the implementation of this service/policy?
Yes - will need to procure an external operator.
Who are the main customer groups/stakeholders?
Wyre Forest residents and visitors.
What information are you using?
Feasibility work carried out by specialist independent consultants.
What impact does the service/policy/project have on the following equality strands.
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 delivery of the strategy. |
Disability Impact on people with disabilities, including physical, sensory and learning disabilities, mental health issues and long-term limiting illnesses |
Positive. Evidence: People who are dependent on the car due to a disability will need to be able to access electric vehicle charging points. |
Gender Impact on people of different genders, including transgender |
Neutral - not a factor in delivery of the strategy. |
Age Impact on people of all ages, including younger and older people |
Positive. Evidence: People who are more dependent on a car due to age factors will need to be able to access electric vehicle charging points. |
Sexual Orientation
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Neutral - not a factor in delivery of the strategy. |
Religion and belief Impact on people who practise different religions or have different beliefs (including non-belief |
Neutral - not a factor in delivery of the strategy. |
Other e.g. Deprivation, health inequalities, urban/rural divide, community safety |
Positive. Evidence: sites have been identified across the district, taking into account factors such as technical feasibility and projected usage. The charge points will also benefit those who do not have their own off street parking and would otherwise not be able to charge their electric vehicles |
Conclusion
All electric vehicle owners will be able to access the chargepoints, with positive benefits for those who are reliant on using a car rather than other means of transport due to factors such as age or disability
Is a full assessment required?
No
Signed: Kate Bailey, Head of Strategic Growth
Agreed: Mike Parker, Corporate Director: Economic Prosperity and Place