Equality Analysis
Equality analysis provides a way for the Council to consider the effect on different groups protected from discrimination by the Equality Act 2010.
NHDC must demonstrate that any analysis:
- contains sufficient information to enable a public authority to show it has given due regard to the equality duty in its decision making
- identifies methods for mitigating or avoiding adverse impact (either disproportionate disadvantage and unlawful discrimination)
- considers if there are any unintended consequences for some groups
- considers if the policy / decision will be fully effective for all target groups.
NHDC is committed to complete Equality analysis for policy decisions made by the authority. (i.e. key decisions that have an impact on equality issues, major budget implications and any major service revisions. This proportionate approach will ensure that the process will become embedded into mainstream service provision.
Completed equality analysis are to published together with council meeting agendas and reports. 
For further details, please contact the NHDC policy team via Customer Service Centre.
