Equality screening reports 2023/24

Please use the links in the table below to view our screening documents for the year 2023/24.

For further information or queries, please email equality@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

We have also linked up key policies or plans listed. This will allow you to view information on it.

April to June 2023

Name of policy/project/plan	Date screened	Aim of policy/plan	Equality screening outcome
Community Facility Fund 2023/24	March 2023	The Community Facility Fund (CFF) is a grant scheme to support minor capital works and repairs and/or implementation of digital solutions to enable groups/organisations to improve income opportunities, make changes to facilities and/or make the facility more accessible and inclusive to further engage the local community.	Screen out with mitigation
Appendix 2 of Performance Improvement Policy	April 2023	The aim of this policy is to detail how performance activities contribute to the performance culture of the council in order to drive organisational excellence and provide stakeholder satisfaction	Screened out - without mitigation
Performance Improvement Plan 2023/24	May 2023	The annual Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) provides a rationale for why we have chosen our improvement objectives and details the expected outcomes.	Screened out- with a number of mitigation measures to address potential issues and better promote equality

Name of policy/project/plan	Date screened	Aim of policy/plan	Equality screening outcome
Tender for planned maintenance and prevention	July 2023	Meet the statutory legislative obligations with regards to the maintenance of the M&E systems at our buildings.	Screened out - without mitigation
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Good Relations draft Action Plan 2023/24	August 2023	In relation to the specific objectives of LCCC, the action plan is intended to improve good relations within the council area and ensure all programmes are aligned with the objectives of the T:BUC strategy. The outcomes intended will be to directly address the good relations priorities and needs of the community which are identified through an extensive audit process.	Screened out with mitigation
Tourism Events Funding Policy - Balmoral Show	July 2023

Name of policy/project/plan	Date screened	Aim of policy/plan	Equality screening outcome
International trade programme	October 2023	To develop Lisburn Castlereagh as a prime location for investment and to increase exports and growth through trade and investment	Screened out with mitigation
	October 2023	As above	Rural Needs Impact Assessment International Trade Programme 23-24
Community Support Grant 2024-25	October 2023	The aim is to offer financial assistance to local community & voluntary sector organisations to assist with core and programming costs.	Screened out with mitigation

Name of policy/project/plan	Date screened	Aim of policy/plan	Equality screening outcome
Invitations to Civic Functions, Visits and Council Events	January 2024	To provide a protocol for the management of civic functions, visits and council events	Screening - Policy on Invitations