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Agenda Item No. 9 COUNCIL - 16 APRIL 2015

ANNUAL REPORT BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE BODIES

Summary

Each year, Woking Borough Council appoints elected Councillors to outside bodies as representatives for the Council. The appointments were reviewed by a Member Task Group in 2014 which presented a series of recommendations to the Executive for determination by Council. In June 2014, the Council adopted the recommendations which had the effect of reducing the overall number of appointments made. This was in line with the Council’s objective of rationalising all positions held by Councillors by 2016, to take into account the change in the size of the Council from 36 Councillors to 30 Councillors.

The Council also adopted a formal reporting process for those Councillors appointed to Outside Bodies, with an annual report to be presented to Council. This paper sets out the reports provided by the Council’s representatives.

Reasons for Decision

To provide an update on the activities over the past year of the bodies to which the Council appoints Member representatives.

Recommendations

The Council is requested to:

RESOLVE That the report be noted.

The Council has authority to determine the recommendations above.

Background Papers:

Sustainability Impact Assessment Equalities Impact Assessment Reporting Person:

Ray Morgan, Chief Executive Ext. 3333, E Mail: [email protected] Contact Person:

Frank Jeffrey, Democratic Services Manager Ext. 3012, E Mail: [email protected] Portfolio Holder:

Cllr John Kingsbury E Mail: [email protected] Date Published:

8 April 2015

Annual Report by Council Representatives on Outside Bodies

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 In 2014 the Council reviewed its scheme of appointments to outside bodies, following a question from Councillor Cross at Council in December 2013. A Member Task Group was established to undertake the review.

1.2 A report by the Task Group was considered by the Executive on 1 May 2014 before being determined by Council at its meeting on 9 June 2014. The recommendations were supported by the Council and a series of changes were adopted, as summarised below.

1.3 Details of the appointments for 2014/15 are set out in Appendix 1 to this report.

2.0 Changes adopted by Council

2.1 The Council agreed a series of changes following the work of the Task Group. These included:

Reducing the number of appointments made;

Appointing Members to serve as observers on Woking Association of Voluntary Service, Woking Citizens Advice Bureau and Woking Community Transport;

Council appointed Members serving on grant funded Organisations to act as consultees on the relevant grant applications; and

A formal reporting process for those Councillors appointed to Outside Bodies, including an annual report to Council on key Organisations.

3.0 The Reports

3.1 In early February the Members appointed to Outside Bodies were asked to complete a report on the activities of the Body to which they had been appointed. A template was provided to assist the Councillors. The following reports have been received:

Fairoaks Airport Consultative Committee (Appendix 2)

Woking Community Transport (Appendix 3)

Police and Crime Commissioner Panel (Appendix 4)

Woking People of Faith (Appendix 5)

Sutton Green Village Hall Management Committee (Appendix 6)

Woking Association of Voluntary Service (Appendix 7)

Byfleet Village Hall (Appendix 8)

Lakeview Working Group (Appendix 9)

Woking ShopMobility (Appendix 10)

Woking Access Group (Appendix 11)

4.0 Implications

Financial

4.1 There are no financial implications arising from this report.


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Human Resource/Training and Development

4.2 There are no human resource or training and development implications arising from this report.

Community Safety

4.3 There are no community safety implications arising from this report.

Risk Management

4.4 There are no risk management implications arising from this report.

Sustainability

4.5 There are no sustainability implications arising from this report.

Equalities

4.6 There are no equalities issues arising from this report.

REPORT ENDS


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APPENDIX 1

‘Ad Hoc’ Authorities and Committees 2014/15

Ashford & St Peters Hospital NHS Trust

Councillor M J Smith

Basingstoke Canal Joint Management Committee

Councillor K M Davis

Byfleet Village Hall, Working Men’s Club and Institute Charity

Councillor A E Roberts

Councillor E Watson Green

Countryside Partnership Board

Councillor K M Davis (Sub: Councillor D Harlow)

Fairoaks Airport Consultative Committee

Councillor R A G Wilson (Sub: Councillor K Howard)

Marjorie Richardson Centre – Management Group

Councillor A E Murray

Maybury Centre Trust

Councillor R Mohammed

National Parking Adjudications Service Joint Committee

Councillor A E Murray (Sub: Councillor A C L Bowes)

Police and Crime Panel

Councillor Mrs B A Hunwicks

Shopmobility

Councillor Mrs H J Addison (Sub: Councillor A Roberts)

South East Employers

Councillor J Kingsbury (Sub: not appointed)

Sport Woking (formally Woking Sports Council)

Councillor A W Branagan Councillor I Eastwood

Surrey County Playing Field Association

Councillor I Eastwood


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Sutton Green Village Hall Management Committee

Councillor A Azad Councillor W P Forster

Woking Access Group

Councillor Mrs H J Addison

Woking Association of Voluntary Service (Executive Committee)

Councillor Mrs L M N Morales Councillor R U H I Shah

Woking Citizens’ Advice Bureau – Management Committee

Councillor D Harlow Councillor T J Liddington

Woking Community Transport

Councillor Mrs L M N Morales Councillor A E Murray

Woking Palace Consultative Panel

Councillor G S Cundy Councillor D Harlow

Councillor T J Liddington Councillor Mrs L M N Morales

Woking People of Faith Forum

Councillor Mrs B A Hunwicks

Woking Youth Council

Councillor C S Kemp Councillor C W Thomson (Substitute)


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APPENDIX 2

Fairoaks Airport – Operational Report for 2014

Introduction

Fairoaks Operations Limited is responsible for the operational aspects of Fairoaks Airport which means that it is responsible for aircraft and helicopters taking-off, landing and taxiing, and for parking such aircraft and helicopters. Additionally it is responsible for aircraft and helicopters which are stored in the main storage hangar, and for sales of fuel to aircraft and helicopters.

West Register (Property Investments Ltd) is the landlord for all the buildings on the airport, except for a former dispersal hut which is occupied by the London Transport Flying Club and the “blister” hangar to the south of the runway, which is used for storage. This means that, with those two exceptions, Fairoaks Operations Limited is not aware in advance of changes in the tenancy of the airport buildings.

Consequently this operational report is of necessity limited to those areas for which Fairoaks Operations Limited has responsibility.

Movements

A condition imposed when planning permission was granted for the runway is that a maximum of 10,000 movements are permitted in any one calendar month.

Fairoaks continues to fall well below the permitted maximum number of movements using the method of calculation imposed by the Secretary of State.

Whilst there are no limitations imposed upon Fairoaks regarding helicopter training on Sundays, Fairoaks Operations Limited continues to operate a voluntary ban on helicopter training on Sundays.

The total movements during 2014 were approximately 1% lower than during 2013 (i.e. a difference of less than one movement per day).

Noise Amelioration

When flying circuits (i.e. taking-off, flying an approximately rectangular pattern around the airfield, and then landing prior to again taking-off) the international default is to fly left-hand circuits, which means that all turns are made to the left. Again at weekends during the summer Fairoaks adopted a strategy of switching between left-hand circuits and right-hand circuits, on a regular basis, to minimise the possible noise nuisance to any particular group of residents.

A map was also produced and circulated highlighting the noise sensitive areas adjacent to Fairoaks.

Noise Complaints

During 2014 a total of 31 complaints were received compared with 45 during 2013. Complainants continue to use a variety of methods to record their complaints. They will receive the most timely response by telephoning the tower, on 01276 857300, during the airfield opening hours. Outside of the airfield operating hours complaints can be recorded by emailing the tower at [email protected].


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Medical Flights between 10pm and 7am

During 2014 there were 6 such flights compared to 2 during 2013 and 7 during 2012.

Staff Changes

In December 2014 Barry Hodgkinson relinquished the post of Airport Operations Manager and he was replaced by Alastair Wang.

The Future

Currently Fairoaks Operations Limited has no plans to make any significant changes to the operational aspects of the airport during 2015. I am however available throughout the year if any member of the committee wishes to discuss any issues relevant to Fairoaks Operations Limited.

Visits

During the past year approximately ten groups availed themselves of the opportunity to visit Fairoaks and gain a better understanding of the operations at the airport.

Chris Hobbs

30th January 2015


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APPENDIX 3

Outside Body: Woking Community Transport

Councillor(s): Cllr Louise Morales

Cllr Anne Murray

Date Completed: 24th February 2015

Meetings Attended: Tour of offices and meeting with WCT staff – Sept 2014

Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting - October 2014

Board Meeting – December 2014

Bustler / Dial a Ride Users Forum – January 2015

Description of Outside Body: Woking Community Transport (WCT) is a community organisation providing a sustainable and accessible transport service that is relevant for local need. WCT operate a number of contracts on behalf of WBC including the transport of people to community centres. They also operate a Bustler Dial-a-Ride door-to-door transport service available to residents of the Borough who have reduced mobility, the Town Centre Buggy, Group Transport and a Silver Service people carrier, which can be hired with or without a driver.

Update on Recent Activities Dial-a-Ride usage statistics continue to increase alongside rising membership numbers. The continuation of services to the hospitals remains popular owing to publicity carried out. Requests for trips to Frimley Park hospital can only be met via the Silver Service, as no funding is available to add this route to the Ashford, St Peter’s and Royal Surrey services.

Customer feedback is obtained and monitored by means of user forums that are well attended. A recent customer survey resulted in an overall score of 9/10 for the organisation.

On 1st August 2014 the ‘Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014’ was introduced changing WCT’s society status from an Industrial and Provident Society (IPS) to that of ‘Registered Society’. Board members are taking the implications of this fully on-board.

The recent purchase of a service station (WCT Service Station Ltd) is intended to increase revenue and streamline vehicle maintenance.


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Future Activities: WCT are looking at manufacturers to supply new vehicles. Many want to sell vehicles ‘off the shelf’ with costs increasing dramatically should custom builds be required. It has been necessary to accelerate the planned replacement of some vehicles owing to increased maintenance costs. Users have been consulted regarding the preferred layout of seats in new vehicles.

Matters of Note or Concern: A recent survey conducted by Surrey County Council (SCC) sought views on the need for Community transport in the area. Currently SCC provides funding towards the Bustler Dial-a-Ride service and if this is withdrawn the service is likely to suffer. Many WCT users completed the survey and the outcome will be known later in the year.


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APPENDIX 4

Outside Body: Police and Crime Commissioner Panel

Councillor(s): Councillor Mrs Beryl Hunwicks

Date Completed: Thursday 26th march 2015

Meetings Attended: Tuesday 9th September 2014 Committee with Commissioner

Panel meeting with the Chief Constable Lynne Owens

Friday 12th December 2014 Committee with Commissioner

Thursday 5th February 2015 Committee with Commissioner

Description of Outside Body: This body chaired by County Councillor Dorothy Ross-Tomlin meets with the Police and Crime Commissioner to review and scrutinise the work and plans of the Commissioner across the County. There are representatives from each District /Borough and a separate sub committee for finance meets to scrutinise monies spent by the Commissioner’s office.

All meetings are webcammed.

Update on Recent Activities 1 In September 2014 the meeting was presented with the Surrey Police and Crime Panel Work Programme

Things considered were any amendments to the Protocol

Scrutiny of draft end of year finances

Report on Project Siren with audit findings and the Police response and additional steps taken by the PCC and its termination

Feedback on monthly meetings with the Chief Constable

2 The meeting with the Chief Constable was not recorded and was an informal one. Members of the committee felt it was an excellent and very positive meeting and wide ranging in topics

3 The formal meeting in December 2014. Dealt with such issues as Budgets and a Police and Crime Plan quarterly update. Also Victim Services Commissioning updates and the Deputy and Assistant PCC objectives and performance reviews

4 The Formal meeting in February 2015 was very much around the Commissioner’s reasons for having proposed a 24% increase in the Police Precept for 2015/16 which he then declared at the meeting he was not going to


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push for this year. He did however make quite clear that in not being allowed to push for this (as the Committee unanimously were opposed to it) he said that the residents he had consulted wanted a fit for purpose Police Force and they would be prepared to pay for. At that point he had not held his Summit in Woking which took place in March 2015

Future Activities: The PCC Panel has written formerly to the Home Secretary about the unfairness to Surrey residents that most of what is collected via taxes is then sent to Central Government and spent in other areas of the country. Surrey Police is one of the best performing forces in the Country with the least amount of money.

With that in mind the Police and Crime Commissioner will continue to lobby for a) a fairer share of the money from Government and b) an increase in the Police precept in the Council Tax bills

More work around the problems of CSE and tackling FGM in Surrey

Continuing to Support the excellent work of Safe Drive Stay Alive campaign

The Deputy PCC is keen to roll out to other Districts and Boroughs the idea of a Junior Citizen which we have been running in Woking for well over a decade. He considers the work in Woking as exemplary and financed the work books for every pupil in year 6 in Woking Schools this year as well as attending one of the days at the Football Ground

Closer collaboration with other police forces and possible mergers may be on the horizon in the not too distant future

Matters of Note or Concern: Possible rises in Council Tax for our residents via the Police Precept

Less police on the beat


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APPENDIX 5

Outside Body: Woking People of Faith

Councillor(s): Councillor Mrs Beryl Hunwicks

Date Completed: Thursday 26th March 2015

Meetings Attended: 3rd June 2014 Selection of Committee members

10th September meeting

Planning afternoon Sunday 14th September

Tues 11th November (not attended as Exec Chair’s Briefing)

Light Up a Life event with Woking Hospice

14th January 2015 Meeting

Faith Harmony Week at Christ Church Sat. 7th February

Tues 10th March Meeting (unable to attend)

Description of Outside Body: Woking People of Faith is a multi-faith organisation providing a platform for people to get together and gain an understanding of each other. Since its inception the group has been supported by the Council, through the Community Support scheme and through the community cohesion funding received from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)

Update on Recent Activities Activities of the Co-ordinator between June 2014- September 2014

Supporting the local hospice re Service of Light

Coordinated drafting a statement re the Middle East situation and designing and running a Peace Vigil

Radio Interview with BBC Sussex and Surrey

Attended Bishop’s Christian/Muslim forum

Meeting with Youth Workers re Interfaith Week and following up and planning a Youth event for the week in November 2014

Planning Day Afternoon and working with the Chair to plan the agenda

Co-ordinating statements on Gaza and Iraq conflicts including publicity

Setting up two women’s groups in local churches for early September 2014 in Byfleet and Pyrford Invitees include


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women of all faiths

Events October 2014-December 2014

12th October Social event. Dinner at the Beijing Restaurant in Horsell with people of different faiths

3rd November Arranged for a Horsell Scout group to visit the Shah Jehan Mosque to learn about Islam

Food Glorious Food event for young people on 21st November. This was attendee by over 40 young people (11-19yrs old). There was a universal call for more events like these to be held along with requests for more inclusion of other faiths. WPoF is committed to more of these youth events and wants to build on its success

Environmental work party on Horsell Common on 22nd November

December 22nd 2014 Peshawar peace/prayer vigil in Jubilee Square

WPoF maintains a presence in community initiatives such as the development of the Foodbank in Woking and the redevelopment of the Muslim Burial Ground on Horsell Common and with Street Angels

WPoF also maintains a presence in Interfaith dialogue forums such as the Bishop’s Christian/Muslim Dialogue

January 2015 onwards

Work has begun on forging links with the Sikh community

Meeting with Knaphill organisers of ‘A Conversation with…’ event

Forging links with the Red Cross and their services in the local area

Updating the WPoF strategy

7th February 2015 at Christ Church and A Conversation about Religious Extremism. This was attended by about 50 people from Jewish, Bahai, Christian, Muslim and No faith. There were refreshments and a number of interesting questions from the audience in the Beacon Café at Christ Church There were 3 speakers: Kauser Akhtar, Philip Goldenberg and Peter Harwood (Muslim, Jewish and Christian respectively) offering a range of interesting and helpful ideas and comments.


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Future Activities: AGM Wednesday 13th May 2015

Football Tournament 13th June 2015

Other items are still in the Planning stage but would include a meal for all, a possible visit of the Mayor of Woking and/or the new Bishop of Guildford and also an involvement with WWF and its engagement with the local communities at their venue

Matters of Note or Concern: WPoF are very keen to widen their involvement with and between faith communities across Woking and are wanting to promote good religion not what many see as just bad religion and the consequences so often seen in the national Press

They are keen to reduce their dependency on outside funding wherever they can

They want to raise their profile in the local press

No matters of concern in the short term but possibly a gap if or when the co-ordinator moves on elsewhere.


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APPENDIX 6

Outside Body: Sutton Green Village Hall Management Committee

Councillor(s): Ayesha Azad

Date Completed: 26th March 2015

Meetings Attended: None, as the first one for the year will be 30th April 2015.

Description of Outside Body: Looks after the maintenance and running of the village hall for use by the community and others.

Update on Recent Activities Has held a number of events for the community.

There has been some renovation of the hall also.

The committee has hired a part time employee to handle bookings of the hall.

Future Activities: Not aware of any

Matters of Note or Concern: Not aware of any.


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APPENDIX 7

Outside Body: Woking Association of Voluntary Services (WAVS)

Councillor(s): Cllr R. Shah & Cllr L. Morales

Date Completed: 30 March 2015

Meetings Attended: All meetings (13/08/14 / 12/11/14 including AGM (2/9/14)) except last meeting in 9 February 2015.

Description of Outside Body: WAVS are unique organisation with deep rooted history dating back to 1905. WAVS provides a unique service in Woking unavailable elsewhere. It supports over 500 User groups and had over 12000 queries.

WAVS is the hub of volunteering activities in Woking ensuring there is sufficient support to enable and allow Voluntary Services to thrive in Woking.

WAVS exists to promote voluntary activity in Woking and surrounding areas. WAVS provide a range of services to voluntary organisations and community groups, including:

Information, advice and training Human resources, funding, payroll & group development

support Promoting and recruiting volunteer work for local

organisations Providing new initiatives & organisations in response to

local needs Representing and advising voluntary bodies

(source: WAVS website)

Update on Recent Activities They support over 500 user groups in various ways with over 100 volunteers per quarter registering with them looking for volunteering opportunities and over 400 opportunities on offer. Some of these volunteers are unemployed and the support offered by WAVS enables then to rejoin the jobs market which benefits the whole community. Without this support from Wavs most of these groups would spend more time recruiting volunteers and less time on their charitable activities. WAVS is looking into other opportunities to connect the business community with voluntary organisations, and has launched a new speed dating service, where charities meet businesses who may be able to provide volunteer help en mass.

WAVS responded to more than 12000 queries last year.


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They offer advice on how to access grant funding to all these user organisations thus enabling hundreds of groups to rely less on WBC funds. The support and training to all local volunteer groups is provided in such things as pension obligations, trustee responsibilities and grant applications those ensuring Woking groups are supported and built into more effective organisations. The offices are in central Woking making them accessible to all residents in the borough.

WAVS has redrawn budgets and is on target to reduce reserves to be in line with their reserves policy by the end of this financial year and so more reliant on WBC funding in order to continue the excellent service they provide.

Woking Borough Council approved a grant to WAVS in December 2014 to support the organisation in the upcoming year.

Future Activities: WAVS is going through a period of transition to restructure itself to meet future needs; it has applied to the Charity Commission for CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation Status) and is currently awaiting the outcome.

We understand that the future restructuring will have trading subsidiaries - 1. Payroll Bureau and 2. Translation Services.

WAVS continues to serve the local community and has adopted new ideas and strategies to further the communication and engagement between businesses, charities and volunteers.

Matters of Note or Concern: As per Government intention to grow the third sector and future budget cuts we feel it’s important to have WAVS in Woking serving the local community for many years to come.

I understand the pension liability issue is in hand and should be resolved in the coming year.


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APPENDIX 8

Outside Body: Byfleet Village Hall

Councillor(s): Cllr Anne Roberts (Trustee and Secretary)

Date Completed: 31 March 2015

Meetings Attended: 14 May, 17 September, 9 December 2014 and 27 January 2015 AGM and General Meeting

Description of Outside Body: Village Hall

Update on Recent Activities Monitoring of matters relating to general maintenance of the hall and bookings arranged by the new Hall Manager Mrs Kim Sullivan.

A Xmas lighting up ceremony was held on Thursday 20 November 2014 in conjunction with the schools and lights arranged by the Byfleet Amenities Group on Plough Green.

A fund raising Xmas Fayre was held on Saturday 22 November 2014.

Future Activities: The Trustees have agreed that the Heritage Society can install a plaque on the outside of the hall in memory of Mr and Mrs Stoop, Benefactors of Byfleet and the village hall. The proposed date for the installation is Saturday 12 September at 2pm.

The Xmas lighting up ceremony is scheduled for Thursday 19 November and the Fayre on Saturday 22 November, 2015.

Matters of Note or Concern: Funds are being sought for the installation of a lift into the Working Men’s Club.


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APPENDIX 9

Outside Body: Lakeview Working Group

Councillor(s): Councillor Mrs H Addison

Date Completed: 6 April 2015

Meetings Attended: 1.12.14, 1.4.14

Description of Outside Body: To consider matters relating to Lakeview.

Update on Recent Activities The new Lakeview Social Centre was granted planning permission for a new two storey building with better facilities in December 2014.

Future Activities: To make sure that the new Lakeview Social Centre is kept in the budget.

Matters of Note or Concern: To make sure that the new Lakeview Social Centre is built.


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APPENDIX 10

Outside Body: Woking ShopMobility



Meetings Attended: Trustee meetings - 26.1.15, 27.10.14, 28.7.14, 28.4.14, 15.10.14 (AGM).

Charity Quiz Night – 11.10.14

Pancake race – 17.2.15

Description of Outside Body: ShopMobility is a charity providing powered scooters, powered and manual wheelchairs for people with limited mobility. These can be used within Woking Town Centre for shopping, the Theatre and use of other facilities.

Update on Recent Activities The attendance/usage of ShopMobility has continued to grow with the last four quarters being higher than the previous year. A successful pancake race saw the introduction of more teams from community homes and children’s races.

Future Activities: It is planned to launch a website in April/May in order to ensure greater awareness of the project.

Matters of Note or Concern: ShopMobility needs to review the use of Sunday opening although this would prove economically difficult.


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APPENDIX 11

Outside Body: Woking Access Group



Meetings Attended: 26.2.15, 23.10.14, 21.8.14, 26.6.14

Description of Outside Body: Making sure that Woking is accessible for those with disabilities.

Update on Recent Activities Woking Market Place development.

Future Activities: Keeping up to date with future developments.

Matters of Note or Concern: Making sure that shops etc. are accessible for wheelchair users.

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Equality Impact Assessment

The purpose of this assessment is to improve the work of the Council by making sure that it does not discriminate against any individual or group and that, where possible, it promotes equality. The Council has a legal duty to comply with equalities legislation and this template enables you to consider the impact (positive or negative) a strategy, policy, project or service may have upon the protected groups.

Positive impact?

Negative impact?

No specific impact

What will the impact be? If the impact is negative how can it be mitigated? (action)

THIS SECTION NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED AS EVIDENCE OF WHAT THE POSITIVE IMPACT IS OR WHAT ACTIONS

ARE BEING TAKEN TO MITIGATE ANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS

Elim

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Advance

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Gender Men X

Women X

Gender Reassignment

Race

White X

Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups X

Asian/Asian British X

Black/African/Caribbean/ Black British

X

Gypsies / travellers X

Other ethnic group X

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Positive impact?

Negative impact?

No specific impact

What will the impact be? If the impact is negative how can it be mitigated? (action)

THIS SECTION NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED AS EVIDENCE OF WHAT THE POSITIVE IMPACT IS OR WHAT ACTIONS

ARE BEING TAKEN TO MITIGATE ANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS

Elim

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Disability

Physical X

Sensory X

Learning Difficulties X

Mental Health X

Sexual Orientation

Lesbian, gay men, bisexual X

Age Older people (50+) X

Younger people (16 - 25) X

Religion or Belief

Faith Groups X

Pregnancy & maternity X

Marriage & Civil Partnership X

Socio-economic Background X

The purpose of the Equality Impact Assessment is to improve the work of the Council by making sure it does not discriminate against any individual or group and that, where possible, it promotes equality. The assessment is quick and straightforward to undertake but it is an important step to make sure that individuals and teams think carefully about the likely impact of their work on people in Woking and take action to improve strategies, policies, services and projects, where appropriate. Further details and guidance on completing the form are available.

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Sustainability Impact Assessment Officers preparing a committee report are required to complete a Sustainability Impact Assessment. Sustainability is one of the Council’s ‘cross-cutting themes’ and the Council has made a corporate commitment to address the social, economic and environmental effects of activities across Business Units. The purpose of this Impact Assessment is to record any positive or negative impacts this decision, project or programme is likely to have on each of the Council’s Sustainability Themes. For assistance with completing the Impact Assessment, please refer to the instructions below. Further details and guidance on completing the form are available.

Theme (Potential impacts of the project) Positive Impact

Negative Impact

No specific impact

What will the impact be? If the impact is negative, how can it be mitigated? (action)

Use of energy, water, minerals and materials X

Waste generation / sustainable waste management X

Pollution to air, land and water X

Factors that contribute to Climate Change X

Protection of and access to the natural environment X

Travel choices that do not rely on the car X

A strong, diverse and sustainable local economy X

Meet local needs locally X

Opportunities for education and information X

Provision of appropriate and sustainable housing X

Personal safety and reduced fear of crime X

Equality in health and good health X

Access to cultural and leisure facilities X

Social inclusion / engage and consult communities X

Equal opportunities for the whole community X

Contribute to Woking’s pride of place X

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