Section 75 Equality and Good Relations

Consultation on Screening of Policies January to March 2021

Policy/Strategy Aim/Purpose of Policy New or Revised Policy Date of Screening Recommendation
Economic Development Strategy To deliver Recovery and Renewal activities within the borough New 11 January 2021 & 23 November 2020 Screened out without mitigation
Digital Strategy This strategy relates to Council being able to embrace new technologies and processes where they can bring about better experiences for all citizens and visitors to the Borough. The strategy has identified three key themes; Digital Infrastructure, Digital Skills and Digital Sector that will form the foundation of any future digital development initiatives within Prosperity and Place. This is the initial Section 75 Policy Screening exercise and the strategy was screened out with no mitigating measures and the Screening Form is available to be circulated. New 29 January 2021 Screened out without mitigation
Statement of Community Involvement in Planning (SCI) (Revised February 2021). The aim of the SCI is to set out how and when the community and other interested parties will be consulted and/or able to engage in key areas of the Council’s planning functions, with the objective of creating an open and transparent process, inclusive to all, for developing the Borough. Revised 9 February 2021 Screened out without mitigation
Land and Property Policy The purpose of this policy is to: Provide a consistent approach across Council departments for the acquisition and disposal of its land and property. Set out Council’s principles and terms and conditions for the use of its land. Provide guidance on how to request the use of Council’s land. Good estate management of its existing estate and provision of a cost efficient strategy of best use of Council assets. New 13 March 2021 Screened out with mitigation
Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees The aim of the Code is to set guidelines for council employees which will help maintain and improve standards and protect employees from criticism or misunderstanding. Revised 15 March 2021 Screened out without mitigation
Managing the Use of Agency Workers This Policy outlines the Councils framework for Managing the Use of Agency Workers. The Council is committed to implementing fair and effective practices for the engagement of agency workers to ensure optimum utilisation of the Council’s financial resources. New 15 March 2021 Screened out without mitigation
Personal Contribution and Development Review Process (PCDR) The Personal Contribution and Development Review Process aims to improve the delivery of services across the Council by aligning and optimising individual contribution to organisational plans and priorities and then supporting all staff to succeed. New 15 March 2021 Screened out without mitigation
LiveSmart Community Environmental Grant Programme 2021-22 (pilot scheme) The Grant Programme will focus on waste recycling/reduction/reuse, improving cleanliness in local areas and reducing carbon footprint. The Grant Programme looks to engage local communities and raise environmental standards in places where people live, work, relax and spend time. New 31 March 2021 Screened out without mitigation
Planning Application Checklist To provide information to applicants on the information required to be submitted with a planning application to front load the system to speed up the processing of planning applications. New 10 March 2021 Screened out without mitigation