Screening Report October to December 2021
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Section 75 Equality and Good Relations
Consultation on Screening of Policies October to December 2021
| Policy/Strategy | Aim/Purpose of Policy | New or Revised Policy | Date of Screening | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Options regarding the expiring lease at Convention Avenue, Portstewart Car Park. | To identify;- Best use of public funds. Is the service being provided by this car park available elsewhere in the vicinity, if so, why do we continue to lease the car park. Review possible options for consideration;- Continue with existing arrangement – Lease existing facility from Church, and car park is non-paying, whilst significant liability exists and sits with Council. Do not renew the existing lease, i.e., don’t extend it, (hand back to Church). Extend the existing lease and introduce structured charging. Note:- This screening exercise is based on Option 2 – recommendation to be put before elected members. | New DPIA Screening | 4 October 2021 | Screened out without mitigation |
| Gifts and Hospitality Policy for Employees and Elected Members | The main aims of the Gifts and Hospitality Policy are to: Ensure consistency of approach when dealing with gifts and hospitality; Ensure compliance with Council policy and procedures including Codes of Conduct, the Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy. Ensure compliance with the Seven Principles of Public Life and the Northern Ireland Assembly Five Principles of Conduct. (Appendix 1) Establish guidance for all Employees and Elected Members to follow to ensure that the Council can demonstrate that no undue influence has been applied by an external organisation dealing with the Council; and Protect Council Officers and Elected Members from criticism and misunderstanding and to protect the Council from allegations of impropriety. Compliance with the policy will help the Council demonstrate good governance and accountability. | New DPIA Screening | 10 October 2021 | Screened out without mitigation |
| Policy and procedure on the Flying of the Union Flag at Council Buildings | The Notice of Motion aimed to align Council with “the new guidance published by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to have the Union flag flown on Council and Civic buildings every day (365 days)” . With the outcome of: embodying “the emblems of the constituent nations united under one Sovereign – the Kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Northern Ireland”; providing clarity and enabling decisions on the flying of flags at the designated buildings and defining a process for designating other buildings. | New DPIA and RNA Screening | 5 November 2021 | EQIA required |
| Inclusive Customer Service Policy (Review) | To ensure that facilities provided by Council are as accessible as reasonably possible to people with a disability. | New DPIA and RNA Screening | 5 November 2021 | Screened out without mitigation |
| Eye Test Policy and Procedure | The Council will fulfil its obligations under the DSE (NI) Regulations 1992 as amended by; Assessing all workstations used by staff using a self-assessment approach supported by software and associated guidance Referring staff to occupational health when there is any doubt that there may be health issues due to DSE use Provision of suitable work equipment Provision of information, instruction, supervision and training for DSE users through line management and a computer software package Provision of eye examination and testing for all users and the provision of an allowance towards corrective spectacles where they are required solely and specifically for DSE use Provision of prescription safety spectacles where staff are required to carry out fine work in an adverse environment which may require safety spectacles | New DPIA Screening | 11 November 2021 | Screened out without mitigation |
| Agile Working Policy | Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council recognises the need to develop modern working practices that enable employees to maximise their performance whilst maintaining a good work life balance. The Council is seeking to strike a balance between employees work commitments, and the faster pace of personal and working lives. Agile working gives employees the opportunity to work flexibly from any location, whether it is from a Council building, within the community and client sites or by varying degrees of home working. Although the nature of most roles within Council cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is considerable scope in many cases for some form of agile working. The different ways in which agile working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the role, the individual’s preferences and circumstances and the service an employee is engaged in. It is possible, with careful planning, for some employees to carry out their duties from a variety of different locations. | New DPIA Screening | 11 November 2021 | Screened out without mitigation |
| Elite Athlete / Gold Card Scheme | The aim of this Scheme is to give recognition to all sports persons from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough area that have attained Provincial or International level or are National Champions in their chosen sport. Such sports persons will (subject to meeting minimum designated criteria), be admitted to the Elite Athlete / Gold Card Scheme and will be permitted to use on an individual basis identified facilities owned and managed by Council on a complimentary basis. This is in recognition of the sportspersons achievements and to support their high level of physical preparation in their chosen sport. | New DPIA and RNA Screening | 23 November 2021 | Screened out without mitigation |
| Town Centre Forums | Provide a structure for consultation and engagement Provide a sign posting service to other council departments and statutory organisations Create vibrant and vital town centres Provide sustained solutions to interrelated issues Promote cooperation between different sectors and partners | New DPIA Screening | 01 December 2021 | Screened out without mitigation |
| Asset Realisation - Disposal of Gap Site, New Market Street, Coleraine | • To satisfy obtaining Value for Money for disposal of Local Government Land & Property. • To meet the objectives of LPS Disposal of Surplus Land in Local Government. | New DPIA and RNA Screening | 16 December 2021 | Screened out without mitigation |
| Material Acceptance at Household Recycling Centre Network. | A list of materials has been identified that are suitable to be deposited at Council’s network of Household Recycling Centres. The list aids the harmonisation of service delivery at the various sites. | New DPIA Screening | 20 December 2021 | Screened out without mitigation |
Strategic Options regarding the expiring lease at Convention Avenue, Portstewart Car Park.
Gifts and Hospitality Policy for Employees and Elected Members
Policy and procedure on the Flying of the Union Flag at Council Buildings Equality Screening Report
Policy and procedure on the Flying of the Union Flag at Council Buildings Rural Needs Assessment
Inclusive Customer Service Policy (Review) Equality Screening Report
Inclusive Customer Service Policy (Review) Rural Needs Assessment
Eye Test Policy and Procedure Equality Screening Report
Agile Working Policy Equality Screening Report
Elite Athlete / Gold Card Scheme Equality Screening Report
Elite Athlete / Gold Card Scheme Rural Needs Assessment
Town Centre Forums Equality Screening Report
Asset Realisation - Disposal of Gap Site, New Market Street, Coleraine
Asset Realisation - Disposal of Gap Site, New Market Street, Coleraine
Material Acceptance at Household Recycling Centre Network
Material Acceptance at Household Recycling Centre Network Rural Needs Assessment