EqIA – Maybury MUGA
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14 June 2012
David Hodgkins/Grant Aitken
tbc
01 October 2012
EqIA Maybury MUGA
1.
Management of the EqIA
a. Document Owner – Mark Perkins, Group Manager (Leisure)
b. Officers Involved – John Cochrane, Anne Ibezi, Roger Ayrton, Koral Ikiz, Clinton
Bensusan, Morgan Francis
c. Document developed May/June 2012 and subject to regular review by the document
owner at 3-monthly intervals thereafter
2.
Identification of policy aims, objectives and purpose
This EqIA will consider the impact of a decision to construct and operate a multi-use games area
with associated small running track and outdoor fitness equipment on an area of land owned by
the Council at the eastern end of Maybury Road and forming part of the Newham Leisure Centre
complex. The project is conceived on the following basis
• That LBN would manage the construction of the facility - though funding would be provided
entirely by Cumberland School
• That LBN would own the facility but that the school would have a long term agreement with
activeNewham to use the site during school time, on a similar basis to the agreement for the
adjacent Indoor Multi-Sports Centre
• That the community would have access to the facility outside school time for supervised use
which would be managed as part of the wider Newham Leisure Centre offer
This decision is deemed a key decision due to its potential impact on the amenity of the locality
and is currently subject to the outcome of a planning application for a Certificate of Lawfulness.
The planning application process will also consider the general planning-related impacts of the
proposed development on the amenity of the locality.
London Borough of Newham
3.
Scope / focus of the EqIA
Consider how relevant the policy is to equality and which group(s) it is likely to affect most.
This is where you make a judgement on where to concentrate your efforts and lay the
ground for a proportionate approach.
a. Could it affect some groups differently?
b. Could it advance equality?
c. Could it foster good relations?
Protected Characteristic
Age
Disability
Transgender
Pregnancy and maternity
Assessment of relevance
If Low you must provide
High, Medium, Low
evidence.
High – Shared use arrangements
with Cumberland and Tollgate
Schools will ensure high levels
of use by primary and
secondary school age children.
The facility will be available for
pre-booked use outside school
‘core’ hours by all sectors of the
community although it is
expected that younger groups
would form the main users.
Medium – The facility will be
designed to be fully accessible
to people with a range of
disabilities.
Low
The exact number of potential
users in this category is
unknown but can be reasonably
expected to be low. It is
intended that the facility will be
managed by activeNewham on
behalf of the Council and in line
with
established
policy
regarding equality of access to
services. There is disabled
shower provision within the
Newham
Leisure
Centre
complex
which
could
accommodate
transgender
changing if required.
Low
The exact number of potential
women users in this category is
unknown but can be reasonably
expected to be low. Creche and
baby-change
facilities
are
London Borough of Newham
Race
Low
Religion / belief
available for use within the
Newham
Leisure
Centre
complex if required.
It is intended that the facility
will
be
managed
by
activeNewham on behalf of the
Council and in line with
established policy regarding
equality of access to services.
The facility therefore has the
potential to impact on all users
irrespective of race.
High – The East London
Buddhist
Cultural
Centre
premises are located adjacent
to the proposed facility at 33
Maybury Road and there is a
high likelihood of impact during
both the construction and
operational phases.
Sexual orientation
Low
It is intended that the facility
will
be
managed
by
activeNewham on behalf of the
Council and in line with
established policy regarding
equality of access to services.
The facility therefore has the
potential to impact on all users
irrespective
of
sexual
orientation.
Sex
Low
Both Cumberland and Tollgate
Schools are co-educational. It is
intended that the facility will be
managed by activeNewham on
behalf of the Council and in line
with
established
policy
regarding equality of access to
services. The facility therefore
has the potential to impact on
all users irrespective of sex.
Class
or
socio-economic Medium – The facility provides
disadvantage
free access to sport and
recreational activities for large
numbers of primary and
secondary school age children.
The facility is located in an area
London Borough of Newham
of socio-economic disadvantage
with low car ownership levels
and a corresponding reliance on
public
transport.
Newham
Leisure Centre has good parking
provision and is well connected
to bus routes on Prince Regent
Lane.
The availability of the facility
outside school ‘core’ hours will
be on a pre-booked, charged
basis. Responsibility for the
setting of fees and charges for
the use of leisure facilities will
remain with the Council –
affordability being a key
consideration.
4.
Relevant data, research and consultation
a. Data Sources
Newham Information Service (web-based)
Liveability Survey 2009 and 2010
Digital mapping analysis of locality (facility catchment)- demographics, number of
dwellings, availability of other facilities etc
School Profiles
Correspondence and information provided by ELBCC
Consultation Feedback
Leisure Centre Usage data
b. Contextual Information
1. Plaistow Community Forum Area
Population 25771 (10% of the borough total)
11832 0f these live in Plaistow South Ward
49% of the CF population are male and 51% female.
24% of the CF population are under 14, a further 10% aged 15-24 and 32% 25-39.
These statistics, and those relating to ethnicity and religion, are broadly in line with overall
borough demographics
Life expectancy slightly lower than the Newham average at 74.2 male / 80.7 female
2. Supply of facilities
The nearest comparable and publicly accessible facilities are located at Canning Town
Recreation Ground (800m), Brampton Park (1km) and Plaistow Park (1km)
3. Local Context
London Borough of Newham
There are 15 dwellings within 100m of the proposed development site and approximately
100 dwellings within 250m
4. Schools Profile
Cumberland School – Specialist Sports College – Mixed – 1400 students aged 11-16
Tollgate School – Mixed – 460 students aged 5-11
5. Local Priorities
78% of residents believe the physical appearance of the local area needs improvement
50% of residents think teenagers hanging around on streets and intimidating youth
congregation are issues that need to be addressed
6. Levels of Physical Activity
47% of residents do not consider themselves to be physically active
47% of residents consider Leisure Centres the best venue to take part in activities (51%
female/44% male) and 38% expressed a preference for parks and open spaces.
7. Newham Leisure Centre Usage
Overall use of Newham Leisure Centre complex – 37970 users per month (average)
Use of Newham Leisure Centre synthetic turf pitches – 1720 users per month (average)
c. User information provided by East London Buddhist Cultural Centre
Temple Programme
Open Daily 9am – 9pm
Daily Activity
7am Puja
11am Buddha Puja, chanting and practice
7pm-9pm Spiritual counselling
Wednesday & Saturday
7.30pm-9.00pm Meditation programmes
Friday
6.30pm-8.30pm
Older ciitizen’s language class
Saturday
Dance classes & Spiritual counselling
Sunday 2.00pm-6.00pm
Children’s language classes & Dharma classes
ELBCC Events Programme 2012
Refer to attached schedule of events
London Borough of Newham
d. Summary of Consultation & Feedback
Date
27.03.11
Consultation
Pre-application meeting with ELBCC. Drawings
tabled.
Planning application submitted
Petition received in response to planning
application
02.04.11
28.06.11
08.12.11
07.03.12
09.03.12
22.03.12
22.03.12
03.12 – 05.12
ELBCC meeting to discuss project and proposed
lease arrangement
Agreement for lease completed
Leaflet drop in advance of drop-in session
Public drop-in session to discuss project. Drawings
displayed
Initial letter of objection from ELBCC submitted
Ongoing correspondence with ELBCC
e. Issues raised during consultation and summary response:
Issue/Objection
Additional traffic and parking issues in and
around Maybury Road
Increased likelihood of anti-social behaviour
including drugs and prostitution
Noise and light pollution
Denial of outdoor space to ELBCC
Deprivation of freedom of worship
Physical appearance
Lack of need for the facility
Requirement for lighting study, acoustic study,
Response/Proposed Mitigation
No access via Maybury Road. Parking facilities
provided at Newham Leisure Centre.
No casual use of facility or access direct from
Maybury Road. Managed use via Cumberlan d
School during school hours and via Newham
Leisure Centre at other times.
Lighting omitted from current phase of
development. Evening and weekend hours of use
to be restricted.
Offer to assist with short term relocation of
activities during construction phase. Agreement
for lease negotiated for longer term provision of
outdoor space.
Issue considered through EqIA.
Site currently derelict. Design proposals to
include enhancement of landscape treatment.
Agreement for lease negotiated for longer term
provision of outdoor space to act as ‘buffer’ to
development.
Evidence of need confirmed by Cumberland
School. High demand in peak periods at Newham
Leisure Centre. Lack of similar provision locally (1
km radius)
Lighting omitted from current phase of
London Borough of Newham
traffic impact assessment and environmental
impact assessment
Access and management arrangements
development. Acoustic and traffic impact studies
not required. Development falls below threshold
for Environmental Impact Assessment.
No casual use of facility or access direct from
Maybury Road. Managed use via Cumberlan d
School during school hours and via Newham
Leisure Centre at other times.
London Borough of Newham
5.
Assessment of Impact and outcomes
Protected characteristics
Age
Disability
Religion/Belief
Issues taken from evidence
All age groups stand to benefit
from the development of the
facility but particularly those under
24 who comprise 34% of the local
population.
Provision of the facility guarantees
free access to recreational
activities for more than 1800 local
school children.
The need for inclusive design
standards is essential to ensure
access and benefits are maximised
Acts of worship and meditational
activities at ELBCC may be
adversely affected by noise from
the facility both when under
Judgement (positive / negative)
Positive
Positive
Negative
London Borough of Newham
Recommendations
Ensure the shared use agreement
maximises access and benefits for
Cumberland and Tollgate Schools.
Ensure the facility is appropriately
marketed to all sectors of the
community to maximise usage and
benefits.
Ensure a thorough design review is
completed before the scheme id
tendered in order inclsive design
standards are adhered to.
Ensure continued provision of DDA
-compliant facilities at Newham
Leisure Centre
Ensure ongoing consultation with
ELBCC regarding planned patterns
of use by schools and the wider
community.
construction and in use.
ELBCC will be denied access to
outdoor space for their activities
for approximately six months
during the construction period.
Liaise with ELBCC regarding the
temporary provision of alternative
outdoor space (NLC/Tollgate
Playground) to accommodate key
events in their annual programme.
Review construction methodology
and contract provisions to ensure
the impact of construction is
mitigated wherever possible.
Ensure appropriate landscape
treatment to mitigate impact of
development on local amenity.
Progress the lease of land to ELBCC
under the terms of the Agreement
for Lease completed 07.03.12. on
completion of the development
Class/Socio-Economic
Disadvantage
All sectors of the community stand
to benefit from the facility
Positive
London Borough of Newham
Ensure the facility is appropriately
marketed to all sectors of the
community to maximise usage and
benefits.
Ensure pricing policy is appropriate
and does not adversely affect
disadvantaged groups.
Equality Impact Assessment Action Plan for Maybury MUGA
Issues identified
Actions to be taken
Timescales
and groups
of actions
affected
Ensure the shared use
July –Oct
Age
agreement maximises
2012
access and benefits for
Cumberland and
Tollgate Schools.
Diasability
Ensure the facility is
appropriately marketed
to all sectors of the
community to
maximise usage and
benefits.
Ensure a thorough
design review is
completed before the
scheme is tendered to
From Mar
2013
Who is responsible
for delivery
Intended
outcomes
Performance
measures
Mark Seltzer /
Cumberland School
Clarity on
management and
access
arrangements for
both parties
Agreement
completed
Tim Davies
Broad base of
community use
Marketing strategy in
place
Levels of usage
monitored
Jun 2012
Koral Ikiz / Roger
Ayrton
Fully accessible
facility
London Borough of Newham
Reference to
service or other
plans
activeNewham
Business Plan
guarantee design
standards are adhered
to.
Religion/Belief
Ensure continued
Jan 2012
provision of DDA compliant facilities at
Newham Leisure Centre
Ensure ongoing
Jul – Oct
consultation with
2012
ELBCC regarding
planned patterns of use
by schools and the
wider community.
Mark Perkins
Fully accessible
facilities
Roger Ayrton /
Mark Seltzer /
Cumberland School
Patterns of use to
accommodate
where possible
worship activities
at ELBCC
Liaise with ELBCC
regarding the
temporary provision of
alternative outdoor
space to accommodate
key events in their
annual programme.
Jul 2012
Roger Ayrton /
Mark Seltzer /
Cumberland School
Maintain ELBCC
access to outdoor
space for planned
community
activities
Review construction
methodology and
contract provisions to
Jun 2012
Koral Ikiz / Roger
Ayrton
Mitigate
construction
impact including;
London Borough of Newham
Benchmark against
Inclusive Fitness
Initiative standards
Range of measures in
place and actively
monitored
ensure the impact of
construction is
mitigated wherever
possible and liaise with
ELBCC regarding
effectiveness,
Class/SocioEconomic
Disadvantage
visual impact,
dust, noise and
operational hours.
Ensure appropriate
landscape treatment to
mitigate impact of
development on local
amenity.
Jun 2012
Koral Ikiz / Roger
Ayrton
Attractive
development that
enhances local
area
Progress the lease of
land to ELBCC under
the terms of the
Agreement for Lease
completed 07.03.12. on
completion of the
development
Mar 2013
Mark Perkins
ELBCC access to
outdoor space
repovided
Lease completed
Tim Davies
Broad base of
community use
Marketing strategy in
place
Ensure the facility is
From Mar
appropriately marketed 2013
to all sectors of the
community to maximise
usage and benefits.
Levels of usage
monitored
London Borough of Newham
activeNewham
Business Plan
Ensure pricing policy is
appropriate and does
not adversely affect
disadvantaged groups.
From Mar
2013
Tim Davies
Pricing
encourages
regular usage
Pricing policy in place
and agreed annually
with Council
activeNewham
Business Plan
Levels of usage
monitored
6.
Formal agreement
a. Grant Aitken, Director – Transition (Leisure & Culture)
b. David Hodgkins, Head of Strategy & Partnerships
7.
Publication of results
This EqIA will be published alongside the Officer Key Decision Report for Maybury MUGA five clear working days in advance of the
scheduled decision date 27 June 2012.
8.
Monitoring and review
Action Plan to be reviewed quarterly by Group Manager – Leisure with effect from October 2012
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