Equality Impact Assessment - Graffiti Removal

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Is this service new or existing?

Graffiti removal is an existing service

When was it last reviewed?

The service is currently being revised

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

There is no monitoring data available on the number of people impacted by this service.

If monitoring has NOT been undertaken, will this be done in future?

Monitoring is not appropriate for this service

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

To remove and minimise the occurrence of graffiti in the borough, as detailed in the new revised version of the Graffiti Strategy.

Areas of activity of the service:

The graffiti removal service is managed in accordance with RBK practices and procedures. Service is operated in partnership with the Police, Youth Offending Service, Probation Service, Utilities, local business, and residents groups. It is also cross-cutting with RBK departments including Housing.

Who are the main beneficiaries of the policy?

Borough residents, the public generally and the commercial sector are all beneficiaries of the graffiti removal service.

Is the service corporate and far-reaching?

Graffiti removal is a far reaching service

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

Graffiti removal 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?

Graffiti removal has a lasting impact.

Does the service deal with delivering front-line services to residents or employees?

Graffiti removal is a front line service

Are you expecting to make any changes to the policy during the next year?

There will be possible changes in education, preventative measures and the use of ASBOs.

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

Graffiti removal does not have a potentially high impact on residents generally.

How does the service impact on men and women?

Graffiti removal has a neutral impact on men and women.

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

Graffiti may have a negative impact on BME groups if it includes racially offensive material

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

Graffiti removal has a neutral impact on disabled people

Will your policy impact on people’s health and well being?

Graffiti removal promotes community safety

What actions can be taken to minimise negative impacts on minority groups?

Prompt removal of racist or abusive graffiti can help to minimise its impact on minority groups

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

Prompt removal of racist or abusive graffiti may improve community relations.

EQIA completed by:

Simon Hoy/Peter Lee

November 2004