Accessibility Statement

for Barwick and Stoford Parish Council

Accessibility Statement for Barwick and Stoford Parish Council Website

Barwick and Stoford Parish Council is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards wherever possible.

Measures to Support Accessibility

We aim to make this website accessible by:

  • Using clear and consistent navigation
  • Maintaining readable font sizes and colour contrast
  • Structuring content with appropriate headings
  • Providing alternative text for images where possible
  • Ensuring the website is responsive across devices
  • Working towards compatibility with screen readers and keyboard navigation

Compliance Status

This website aims to conform with the:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA
  • Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018

We are actively reviewing and improving the website to enhance accessibility and usability.

Non-Accessible Content

Some areas of the website may not yet be fully accessible. Examples may include:

  • Older PDF or Word documents
  • Some third-party embedded content
  • Historical documents uploaded before accessibility reviews
  • Certain images that may not yet contain alternative text
  • Occasional colour contrast or heading structure inconsistencies

We are working to identify and correct these issues over time.

Ongoing Improvements

The Parish Council regularly reviews the website and aims to:

  • Improve document accessibility
  • Enhance keyboard navigation
  • Ensure forms are properly labelled
  • Improve compatibility with assistive technologies
  • Maintain accessible design standards for new content

Reporting Accessibility Problems

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website or require information in an alternative format, please contact the Parish Clerk.

Contact Details

Email: clerk@barwickandstofordparishcouncil.co.uk

Website:
Barwick and Stoford Parish Council Website

We will consider your request and aim to respond as soon as possible.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):

Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)

You can also contact the UK Government Digital Service regarding public sector website accessibility requirements.

Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility

Barwick and Stoford Parish Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This statement applies to:

barwickandstofordparishcouncil.co.uk

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on: 14 May 2026

The website was last reviewed on: 14 May 2026

The assessment was carried out through a combination of manual checks and automated accessibility testing tools.

Review Schedule

This accessibility statement will be reviewed annually or following significant website updates.

Next Scheduled Review

May 2027