Appendix 3 - Equality Impact Assessment
West Dunbartonshire Council · 27 September 2022
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AssessmentNo 532 Owner mswider Resource Regeneration, Environment and Growth Service/Establishment Regeneration First Name Surname Job title Head Officer Magalena Swider Acting Regeneration Coordinator (include job titles/organisation) Members Gillian McNamara, Economic Development Manager (Please note: the word 'policy' is used as shorthand for stategy policy function or financial decision) Policy Title Artizan Centre redevelopment The aim, objective,purpose and intended out come of policy The overarching objective of the Artizan redevelopment is regeneration of the Dumbarton Town Centre which seeks to balance the need for economic regeneration, place making and design quality, with the requirement for sound asset management. A high quality redevelopment of this large and prominent site would be transformational for the entire town centre and, by extension, for the whole of Dumbarton. It would create a lively, welcoming public space for the community in the heart of the town centre, correct the economic blight caused by long term vacancies and disrepair, and attract footfall and spend from both locals and visitors. By projecting a more confident image of Dumbarton it could generate a momentum for the town to establish itself as an attractive place to live, work, visit and invest. Service/Partners/Stakeholders/service users involved in the development and/or implementation of policy. Asset Management Planning Roads and Transportation Housing Does the proposals involve the procurement of any goods or services? Yes If yes please confirm that you have contacted our procurement services to discuss your requirements. Yes SCREENING You must indicate if there is any relevance to the four areas Duty to eliminate discrimination (E), advance equal opportunities (A) or foster good relations (F) Yes Relevance to Human Rights (HR) No Relevance to Health Impacts (H) Yes Relevance to Social Economic Impacts (SE) Yes Who will be affected by this policy? Local community Local businesses Who will be/has been involved in the consultation process? Local Community (though pubic engagement event and online survey) Local community groups and organisations WDC Leisure WDC Greenspace WDC Asset Management WDC Planning WDC Roads WDC Housing DTCF Please outline any particular need/barriers which equality groups may have in relation to this policy list evidence you are using to support this and whether there is any negative impact on particular groups.
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Needs Evidence Impact Age Young people need to have access to outdoor public spaces regardless of their social/material status and abilities Need for more accessible free outdoor spaces for young and older people. There is good evidence that intergenerational contact and intercultural contact can be of great benefit to both older and younger people The development will help deliver 20 minutes neighbourhood principles. Older people and younger children will be better able to easily access the area Cross Cutting All the above areas cross cut to some extent therefore we have considered them as a whole. All the above areas cross cut to some extent therefore we have considered them as a whole. The development will help deliver 20 minutes neighbourhood principles Disability Disabled people of all ages need to have access to public outdoor and indoors spaces regardless of their social/material status and abilities Need for modern accessible spaces. West Dunbartonshire Access for have been consulted and are supportive of the scheme in its proposed form. The development will help deliver 20 minutes neighbourhood principles. A more accessible public space, better transport links, more wheel chair friendly, more friendly to people with other physical impairments, more accessible for those with visual impairments. Social & Economic Impact The community have a central role to play in shaping the project and their town. The Artizan Shopping centre is vital ecomonic component in the area, the project will help to retain and improve it. It will aid the regeneration of the town centre by regenerating the heart of the town centre. Consideration will be given to how it could help lower socio economic gaps. It will make Dumbarton town centre a more attractive place to spend time in. During the consultations people indicated that there is a need for The development will help deliver 20 minutes neighbourhood principles. The proposal informed by discussion with a range of stakeholders, reflects the need to consider how it would contribute to lowering socio- economic gaps. The proposal would help advance the local economy, projecting jobs and providing better infrastructure
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improvements, and for creating new public space in the town centre. for future sustainable growth. Sex Women tend to be more involved in care for children and ill or disabled people Making areas wheelchair/scooter, pram and buggy accessible and enhancing road safety is a particular benefit for many women More accessible spaces may particularly benefit women who provide the majority of care for children. May provide a safer open space Gender Reassign Public spaces need to be safe and accessible for all people No evidence there would be any impact Unlikely to be any differential impact Health Physical activity and social interactions are required to improve health and wellbeing of young and older people. Need for more accessible social spaces where people can meet and participate in activities The development will help deliver 20 minutes neighbourhood principles Human Rights Public spaces need to be safe and accessible for all people There is no evidence of any threat to Human Rights Unlikely to be any differential impact Marriage & Civil Partnership Public spaces need to be safe and accessible for all people No evidence that there would be any string effect in terms of this group Unlikely to be any differential impact Pregnancy & Maternity Women tend to be more involved in care for children Making areas wheelchair/scooter, pram and buggy accessible and enhancing road safety is a particular benefit for many women More accessible spaces may particularly benefit women who provide the majority of care for children May provide a safer open space Race Public spaces need to be safe and accessible for all people Inclusive spaces where people spend some time provide an opportunity for social interaction between different groups of people. Evidence suggests that peoples attitudes to people from different groups are more accepting if there is contact The is an opportunity to provide a shared public space. Religion and Belief Public spaces need No evidence there Unlikely to be any
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to be safe and accessible for all people would be any impact differential impact Sexual Orientation Public spaces need to be safe and accessible for all people No evidence there would be any impact Unlikely to be any differential impact Actions Policy has a negative impact on an equality group,but is still to be implemented, please provide justification for this. Will the impact of the policy be monitored and reported on an ongoing bases? Q7 What is you recommendation for this policy? Intoduce Please provide a meaningful summary of how you have reached the recommendation The EIA carried out has identified a range of positive impacts for equality groups. There are likely to be significant positive impacts in terms of Health and Socio-Economic Impact. It is hoped that as a result of the project the town centre will become more vibrant and provide wider range of services and facilities for the local residents.