Redevelopment of Coleraine Leisure Centre - Screening questions 1 - 4
S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form
Redevelopment of Coleraine Leisure Centre
Screening Questions
1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Gender
Female, Male and Transgender individuals Positive impact (it could benefit)
Reason: The diverse nature of leisure provision should benefit both women and men. Village changing facilities are incorporated into the design to mitigate any potential negative impacts on individuals who identify as transgender, gender fluid or non-binary
Race
The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race: Neutral
Reason: The diverse nature of leisure provision will be utilised to promote inclusion across all racial groups. Council will also ensure information is provided in a way that is accessible for all. i.e. on the council website and therefore accessible to translation tools.
Disability
Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc. Positive impact (it could benefit)
Reason: Disabled persons face barriers to participating in sport and leisure activity. This has been proactively addressed throughout the design process and will be reassessed prior to sign-off of final design.
Accessibility is a driving concept for the mew design and these features will provide a positive impact.
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others Neutral
Reason: Neutral impact as noted above.
Age
Older People, Younger people and children: Positive impact (it could benefit)
Reason: The diverse nature of leisure provision should promote increased participation in sports and leisure across all age groupings. Council will also ensure information is provided in a way that is accessible for all. i.e. on the council website and therefore accessible for screen-readers.
Political Opinion
Positive impact (it could benefit)
Reason: Neutral impact as noted above.
Religious Belief
Neutral Reason: Neutral impact as noted above.
Martial Status
Neutral Reason: Neutral impact as noted above.
Dependants
Neutral Reason: Neutral impact as noted above.
Screening Questions
2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within any of the Section 75 categories?
Gender (Women, Men, Transgender men/women , Other please specify)
Yes. Targeted sports development programming and promotion of activities to encourage uptake in participation levels across both sexes.
Generally, the projects development has been informed by both the Council’s Sports & Leisure Facilities Strategy; and ongoing consultation with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders.
The project provides equality of opportunity for people irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, religious belief, marital status and those with / without dependents.
Given the diversity of provision there will be targeted promotion of equality of opportunity as highlighted. Council will also ensure information is provided in a way that is accessible for all. i.e. on the council webpage and therefore accessible to google translate accessible for individuals whose first language is not English and accessible for screen-readers for individuals with various levels of vision.
Race The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories. (Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, White, Other please specify)
No. Generally, the projects development has been informed by both the Council’s Sports & Leisure Facilities Strategy; and ongoing consultation with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders.
The project provides equality of opportunity for people irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, religious belief, marital status and those with / without dependents.
Given the diversity of provision there will be targeted promotion of equality of opportunity as highlighted. Council will also ensure information is provided in a way that is accessible for all. i.e. on the council webpage and therefore accessible to google translate accessible for individuals whose first language is not English and accessible for screen-readers for individuals with various levels of vision.
Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Further and broader consultation with disability groups prior to final design. Targeted sports development activity on the site to encourage more disabled users.
Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others
No. Generally, the projects development has been informed by both the Council’s Sports & Leisure Facilities Strategy; and ongoing consultation with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders.
The project provides equality of opportunity for people irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, religious belief, marital status and those with / without dependents.
Given the diversity of provision there will be targeted promotion of equality of opportunity as highlighted. Council will also ensure information is provided in a way that is accessible for all. i.e. on the council webpage and therefore accessible to google translate accessible for individuals whose first language is not English and accessible for screen-readers for individuals with various levels of vision.
Age Older People, Younger people and children
The diverse nature of leisure provision provides a unique mix of opportunity for all groupings, however this needs carefully managed to avoid conflict on the site which could deter participation by a particular age group.
Political Opinion
No. Generally, the projects development has been informed by both the Council’s Sports & Leisure Facilities Strategy; and ongoing consultation with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders.
The project provides equality of opportunity for people irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, religious belief, marital status and those with / without dependents.
Given the diversity of provision there will be targeted promotion of equality of opportunity as highlighted. Council will also ensure information is provided in a way that is accessible for all. i.e. on the council webpage and therefore accessible to google translate accessible for individuals whose first language is not English and accessible for screen-readers for individuals with various levels of vision.
Religious Belief
No. Generally, the projects development has been informed by both the Council’s Sports & Leisure Facilities Strategy; and ongoing consultation with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders.
The project provides equality of opportunity for people irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, religious belief, marital status and those with / without dependents.
Given the diversity of provision there will be targeted promotion of equality of opportunity as highlighted. Council will also ensure information is provided in a way that is accessible for all. i.e. on the council webpage and therefore accessible to google translate accessible for individuals whose first language is not English and accessible for screen-readers for individuals with various levels of vision.
Marital Status
No. Generally, the projects development has been informed by both the Council’s Sports & Leisure Facilities Strategy; and ongoing consultation with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders.
The project provides equality of opportunity for people irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, religious belief, marital status and those with / without dependents.
Given the diversity of provision there will be targeted promotion of equality of opportunity as highlighted. Council will also ensure information is provided in a way that is accessible for all. i.e. on the council webpage and therefore accessible to google translate accessible for individuals whose first language is not English and accessible for screen-readers for individuals with various levels of vision.
Dependants
No. Generally, the projects development has been informed by both the Council’s Sports & Leisure Facilities Strategy; and ongoing consultation with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders.
The project provides equality of opportunity for people irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, religious belief, marital status and those with / without dependents.
Given the diversity of provision there will be targeted promotion of equality of opportunity as highlighted. Council will also ensure information is provided in a way that is accessible for all. i.e. on the council webpage and therefore accessible to google translate accessible for individuals whose first language is not English and accessible for screen-readers for individuals with various levels of vision.
Screening Questions
3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Section 75 Category: Religious Belief / Political Opinion / Racial Group
Details of policy impact: The project’s sport and leisure offering has high potential for improving good relations between people from different religious beliefs, political opinions and racial groups.
Level of impact: The impact will be minor, improving community relations through shared participation in sports, community meeting space and leisure activities.
Screening Questions
4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Religious Belief / Political Opinion / Racial Group.
Yes. The project’s sport and leisure offering has the potential for promoting good relations between people from different religious beliefs, political opinions, and racial groups through shared participation.
Opportunities for better engagement to be discussed with Council’s Good Relations and Community Development Teams.