Appendix 2 SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT Section One: Proposal Details* Name of Proposal Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2018/19 to 2022/23 Lead Officer (Name/Position) Laura Penman Policy & Strategy Co-ordinator – Proposal Development Team Laura Penman Policy & Strategy Co-ordinator – (Names/Positions) Tom McFadyean Policy Officer – Critical friend (s) Ross Morris (Policy Officer) *This could include strategy, project or application: see guidance attached. What are the main aims of the The aim of the SHIP is to provide a strategic basis proposal? planning tool that details affordable housing development priorities and funding requirements within South Ayrshire and will influence affordable Housing Investment Programme resource planning. Preparation of the SHIP is a requirement of the Scottish Government. What are the intended outcomes The outcomes of the SHIP are: of the proposal Clear priorities for provision of affordable housing Fair and transparent allocation of Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Investment Programme funds Section Two: What are the Likely Impacts of the Proposal? Will the proposal impact upon the The SHIP will have a potential impact on specific whole population of South communities throughout South Ayrshire where Ayrshire or particular groups affordable housing is developed. within the population (please specify It will have a positive impact on people in housing need through the development of affordable housing across the period of the plan, and by increasing the number of affordable housing units available.
Appendix 2 SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT Section One: Proposal Details* Name of Proposal Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2018/19 to 2022/23 Lead Officer (Name/Position) Laura Penman – Policy & Strategy Co-ordinator Proposal Development Team (Names/Positions) Laura Penman – Policy & Strategy Co-ordinator Tom McFadyean – Policy Officer Critical friend (s) Ross Morris (Policy Officer) *This could include strategy, project or application: see guidance attached. What are the main aims of the proposal? The aim of the SHIP is to provide a strategic basis planning tool that details affordable housing development priorities and funding requirements within South Ayrshire and will influence affordable Housing Investment Programme resource planning. Preparation of the SHIP is a requirement of the Scottish Government. What are the intended outcomes of the proposal The outcomes of the SHIP are: Clear priorities for provision of affordable housing Fair and transparent allocation of Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Investment Programme funds Section Two: What are the Likely Impacts of the Proposal? Will the proposal impact upon the whole population of South Ayrshire or particular groups within the population (please specify The SHIP will have a potential impact on specific communities throughout South Ayrshire where affordable housing is developed. It will have a positive impact on people in housing need through the development of affordable housing across the period of the plan, and by increasing the number of affordable housing units available.