Equity and Equalities. 3.4.1 An equalities impact assessment will be undertaken in relation to the final version of the proposed collection arrangements, which are still subject to tender submissions, before these are introduced. However, the current tender proposals at Dover and Shepway contain provision for helping residents who need assistance with moving their waste and recycling.
Equity and Equalities. 4.4.1 Equality Impact Assessments will be carried out as part of the action planning process to ensure that all needs of the community are taken into account.
Equity and Equalities. 9.1 The ability of vulnerable people and non english speaking people to access and use the service is a critical issue for CBL. There is a considerable amount of good practice in this area, developed through the pilots and a comprehensive policy on vulnerable people has been developed in conjunction with the Kent Joint Policy and Planning Board. This has been approved by the project board Recommendation
Equity and Equalities. 4.4.1 An Equality Impact Assessment has not been carried out and is not considered relevant. The Queens Arms Yard project is being progressed in the context of the wider regeneration of Margate which has been identified as necessary to overcome the serious deprivation and economic development issues evident in the immediate area.
Equity and Equalities. 4.4.1 No implications arising from this information report.
Equity and Equalities. 4.4.1 The principle aim of the SCI is to provide everyone with a better opportunity to become involved in the planning process. A section of the SCI on ‘Hard-to-Reach’ groups identifies sectors of the community that are currently difficult to engage in planning decisions, and sets out possible ways of reaching these groups. Once adopted, all consultation on planning issues will be in accordance with the SCI, thus ensuring an equal opportunity for everyone to become involved. The SCI will be in accordance with the Equality Act.
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