Comprehensive impact assessment
Comprehensive Impact Assessment
We have a Comprehensive Impact Assessment (CIA) in place to make sure
that the possible implications, intended or unintended, of all our strategies,
plans, policies, major projects or programmes are identified. CIA’s examine how
each proposal might affect the communities we serve and how these effects may be
felt amongst different population groups within the community, as well as for
our partners.
The CIA Framework covers the following key areas:
- Equality and Diversity/Community Cohesion
- Environment
- Health and Wellbeing
- Economy
- Workforce
- With a cross cutting theme of community safety.
Legal Responsibilities
The CIA Framework has been designed to ensure the Council is compliant with
the following statutes:
- Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 (the public sector equality duty) and
the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011
- Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (as amended by the Police
Reform Act 2002)
- Duty to Involve (Section 138 of the Local Government and Public Involvement
in Health Act 2007)
- Environmental Impact Assessments under the Town and Country Planning
(Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999 for major
land use planning matters
- Economic impact assessments were previously required but have recently been
rescinded.