Council and democracy

Kirklees Council assesses the impact of proposed changes to services, policies and decisions using Integrated Impact Assessments (IIAs). Each IIA considers equality impact, covering the nine protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010, (plus the effect of changes on low earners, unpaid carers, members of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and those covered by the Armed Forces Covenant), access to services and the environment.

June 2023 onwards

Pre-June 2023

We previously assessed the impact of proposed changes to services, policies and decisions using Integrated Impact Assessments (IIAs). Each IIA considered equality impact, covering the nine protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010, plus environmental impact and the effects on low earners and unpaid carers.

Adults and Health

Environment and Climate Change

Growth and Regeneration

Adults and Health

Children and Families

Commissioning and Public Health

Economy and Infrastructure