Equality Impact Assessment - Controlled Parking Zones

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Is this policy new or existing?

Existing

Do you have monitoring data available on the number of people who are using or impacted upon by your policy, service or project?

No. Monitoring will be done in future.

What is the main purpose of the policy, service or project?

To enable residents to park near their homes. The service includes consultation, design of scheme and implementation

Who are the main beneficiaries of the policy?

Residents in the affected roads/areas

Is the policy, service or project corporate and far-reaching?

The service is not corporate and far reaching.

In your view, does the policy assist residents in meeting their most basic needs, i.e. shelter and income?

No, the service does not assist residents in meeting their most basic needs.

Will the impact of the policy, service or project potentially be short-lived or lasting?

The impact of the service is lasting

Does this policy potentially have a high impact on Kingston residents, generally?

No, this policy doesn’t generally have a high impact on residents as only certain parts of the Borough are subject to controlled parking zones.

How does the service  impact on men and women?

The service enables women and children to park near their homes, which is safer for children and easier for women

What type of  impact does the service have on black and minority ethnic communities?

The service generally has a neutral impact on BME communities, although care has to be taken to ensure that consultation is inclusive.

What type of impact does the service have on people with disabilities?

Controlled parking zones have a positive impact on people with disabilities because, in Kingston, blue badge holders are allowed to park in CPZ’s. Carers can obtain carers’ permits.

Does the service have a significant impact on people’s health and well being?

No, the service does not have a significant impact on people’s health and wellbeing.

What actions can be taken to minimise or remove any negative impact?

• Find better methods of consultation with BME groups, offer translation of leaflets
• Make sure carers know about carers’ permits and that blue badge holders are aware that they can park is CPZ’s.

What actions can be taken to improve the positive impact?

The positive impact of CPZ’s on women, disabled people and carers could be improved by using them more extensively. It is important to make sure blue badge holders in the borough know they can park in CPZ’s

Is there evidence that this policy promotes equality, equal opportunities, or improved relations?

There is no evidence that this service promotes equality, equal opportunities or improved relations.

EQIA completed by:

Jane Young/Christina Gardner

27 May 2004

Action plan

Issue	Action required	Lead officer	Timescale	Resource implications	Comments
Blue badge holders don’t know they can park in CPZ’s	Produce Borough leaflet to go with national leaflet that goes to all blue badge holders	Caroline Stanyon	Immediate	Minimal	Will make a big difference to some blue badge holders and will clear up misunderstanding and confusion