Equality Impact Assessments - Print version

The Equality Act 2010 includes the Public Sector Equality Duty, this duty requires public bodies to place equality at the heart of everything they do to meet the needs of those across all protected characteristics.  

Coventry City Council is fully committed to ensuring a fair and equal service is provided to all, whether it is a service that is provided to Coventry citizens or to its employees in the context of its role as an employer. To ensure an equal service is provided, the Council makes effective use of the Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) tool.  

The Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) tool ensures that the Council is paying due regard to the requirements of the general duty under the Public Sector Equality Duty.   This has been done by considering the effect that existing and/or new policies, practices and decisions have on the different groups protected [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/diversity-inclusion/equalities-legislation] groups and/or additional groups from discrimination as defined within the Equality Act 2010.     

In cases where an EIA has been completed, this is presented to Elected Members as part of the relevant Cabinet or Cabinet Member report for their consideration.

End of Year Equality Impact Assessment Report

The Council produces a summary report of all EIAs completed during the operational year [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7247/end-of-year-equality-impact-assessment-report-2022].