Ballymoney Spring Fair questions 1-4, disability considerations and mitigation
S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form
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?
Section 75 Category Positive impact
Gender
Women , Men, Transgender men/women and other: Ballymoney Spring Fair is an event for all and aims to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Race
Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, White, Other: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Disability
Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Age
Older People, Younger people and children: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Political Opinion
This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Religious Belief
This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Martial Status
This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Dependants
This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
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: This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for men and women generally.
Race
Black, Chinese, Mixed race, White, Other: This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for people of different racial or ethnic group.
Disability
Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc: Provision of MACU - disabled toilets (with hoist and attendant) in attendance the duration of the event. Quiet Time for individuals with additional needs take place on Saturday morning for an hour prior to the main event start time.
Disabled parking is provided in all town centre carparks.
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others: This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, transgender or others
Age
Older People, Younger people and children: All age groups can get involved and enjoy the event. There will be something for everyone.
Political Opinion
This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those of differing Political Opinions.
Religious Belief
This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those of differing Religious Beliefs.
Marital Status
This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for any particular Marital Status.
Dependants
This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those with or without Dependents.
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?
Religious Belief Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together. Minor
Political Opinion Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together. Minor
Racial Group Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together. Minor
Screening Questions
4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Section 75 Category If Yes, provide details If No, provide details
Religious Belief Open to all.
Political Opinion Yes, business engagement across the community with programming.
Racial Group Yes, liaison and engagement with the Chamber of Commerce and Councillors of differing political opinions.
Additional Considerations
Generally speaking people can fall into more than one Section 75 category. Taking this into consideration, are there any potential impacts of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities? (For example: disabled minority ethnic people, disabled women, young Protestant men, young lesbians, gay and bisexual people.)
No impact
Provide details of data on the impact of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities. Specify the relevant Section 75 categories concerned.
No impact
Disability Considerations
Is there an opportunity to better promote positive attitudes towards disabled people by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Yes
If yes, please give further information and examples:
Through the provision of Quiet Times, disabled toilet facilities and parking spaces to encourage participation.
Is there an opportunity to encourage participation by disabled people in public life by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Yes
Please give further information and examples:
Through the provision of Quiet Time for individuals with additional needs, disabled toilet facilities and parking spaces to ensure easier access.
Screening Decision
Likely Impact: Minor
If the decision is to subject the policy to an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact – Major), please provide details of the reasons for this: N/A
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = Minor) the Council should consider if the policy should be mitigated or an alternative policy be introduced: A positive impact is expected.
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = None), please provide details of the reasons for this: N/A
Mitigation
When the Council concludes that the likely impact is ‘Minor’ and an equality impact assessment is not to be conducted, the Council may consider mitigation to lessen the severity of any equality impact, or the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity or good relations.
Can the policy/decision be amended or changed or an alternative policy introduced to better promote equality of opportunity and/or good relations?
No
If YES, give the reasons to support your decision, together with the proposed changes/amendments or alternative policy:
A positive impact is expected.
Timetabling And Prioritising
If the policy/decision has been ‘screened in’ for equality impact assessment, then please answer the following questions to determine its priority for timetabling the equality impact assessment.
On a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being the lowest priority and 3 the highest, assess the policy in terms of its priority for equality impact assessment.
Priority Criterion
Rating (1 to 3)
Effect on equality of opportunity and good relations N/A
Social Need N/A
Effect on people’s daily lives N/A
Relevance to the Council’s functions N/A
Monitoring
Please outline proposals for future monitoring of the policy/decision:
• This event will be reviewed following the successful delivery of the event.
• Seek feedback from visitors attending 2023 event
• Debrief and ascertain lessons learned and ongoing monitoring