Farming and Rural Enterprise
Equality Impact Assessment: Summary Report
Date of Assessment: 1st May 2008
Completing Officer's Title/ Position: Farming and Rural Enterprise Officers North/ South
Service, Policy, Procedure, or Practice that was Impact Assessed: Farming and Rural Enterprise service in the Northern and Southern sections within Northumberland National Park.
Summary of findings:
The Farming and Community Enterprise Officers are delivering a comprehensive service to the service users in a way that reflects the demographics of the National Park. It must also be recognised, however, that officers need constantly to be aware of the needs of individuals and groups identified in the Equality Standard and promote equality amongst all.
Summary of Recommendations and Key Points of Action Plan:
- Better data collection required
- Undertake a new Farm Survey
- Consult with working partners/ organisations to ensure equality compliance to meet partnership agreements.
Groups that this policy will impact upon:
Race - Yes
Gender - Yes
Sexual Orientation - No
Age - Yes
Disability - Yes
Religion or Belief - No
Other - No
Download the Farming Equality Impact Assessment Improvement Plan (PDF 22kb)
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