Accessibility

This accessibility statement applies to the website for Westcott Parish Council (Buckinghamshire). 

This website is run by Westcott Parish Council and we would like as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible.

We are aware that some of the older PDF documents created as agendas and minutes of meetings, may not be fully accessible to all screen reader software.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format like an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact the parish council clerk: clerk@westcottparishcouncil.gov.uk

We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact the parish council clerk.

To help us understand the problem as quickly as we can, please tell us:

  • the web address or title of the page where you found a problem
  • what the problem is
  • what computer and software you use.

All constructive feedback about the accessibility or usability of our site is welcome and we promise to consider it carefully.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person

The Parish Council meets around every six weeks. Should you wish to attend the meeting it is held at Westcott Cricket Club, which is fully accessible, including accessible toilet facilities and parking (limited spaces) directly outside. If you would like to attend a meeting and would like to reserve a parking space or enquire about any additional facilities, please contact the parish council clerk.

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Westcott Parish Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.

The content listed below is non-accessible for the reasons described.

PDFs and other documents

Some of the PDFs and Word documents are essential to providing our services. For example, we have PDFs which record the parish council’s minutes and agendas. We plan to either fix these or replace them with accessible HTML pages during 2022-23.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This website was last tested in November 2021. The test was carried out by Westcott Parish Council and will be reviewed periodically.

All pages of the site were tested.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.