| Is this a new or existing policy/ service/function? |
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| Existing |
| Brief summary/description of the main aims of the policy/service/function being screened |
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| The main aim is to reduce and mitigate emissions of Nitrogen Dioxide emitted from road transport within the Air Quality Management Areas so that levels meet the annual mean objective level of 40μg/m3. The policy has been completed so that it follows the statutory guidance issued by DEFRA on Local Air Quality Management. |
| Is there any reason to believe that the policy/service/function could have a specific impact on people from one or more of the following groups according to their different protected characteristic, for example, because they have particular needs, experiences, issues or priorities or in terms of ability to access the service? | |
|---|---|
| Age | Neutral |
| Disability | Neutral |
| Gender | Neutral |
| Gender re-assignment | Neutral |
| Marriage/civil partnership | Neutral |
| Pregnancy & maternity | Neutral |
| Race | Neutral |
| Religion or belief | Neutral |
| Sexual orientation | Neutral |
| Other (eg low income, caring responsibilities, respiratory illness) | Positive |
| Is the proposed policy/service likely to affect relations between certain equality communities or to damage relations between the equality communities and the Council, for example because it is seen as favouring a particular community or denying opportunities to another? |
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| Answer |
| No |
| Comments |
| This policy will help improve air quality within both AQMA and not impact relations within the communities. |
| Could this policy/service be perceived as impacting on communities differently? |
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| Answer |
| No |
| Comments |
| This policy will not impact communities differently. Removing the Gaywood Clock AQMA shows improving air quality. |
| Is the policy/service specifically designed to tackle evidence of disadvantage or potential discrimination? |
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| Answer |
| No |
| Comments |
| Policy follows statutory role and DEFRA’s LAQM guidance. |
| Are any impacts identified above minor and if so, can these be eliminated or reduced by minor actions? |
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| Answer |
| No |
| Actions |
| None identified |
| Actions agreed by EWG member |
| N/A |