Anglesey Parish Council is committed making its website accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Website and Mobile Applications) (No 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018, effective September 2018. This Statement has been compiled in collaboration with the Council’s Website designer, a review of national guidelines and a sample of statements from similar bodies.
Accessibility Statement for Anglesey Parish Council Website
This website is run by Anglesey Parish Council. We want 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 using built-in browser settings
• 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 (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
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.
1. How accessible is this website?
We recognise that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
If you need information on this website in a different format like an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille etc.:
• email [email protected] (use the “contact Us form on the site) or
• call the Clerk, Emma Coleman on 01283 538983
• We will consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days. Please note that the Clerk is contracted for 17 hours a week and usually works these Monday to Friday.
2. Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We are continually looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that are not listed on this page or that you think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact the Clerk:
• email [email protected] (use the “contact Us form on the site) or
• call the Clerk, Emma Coleman on 01283 538983
• We will consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days. Please note that the Clerk is contracted for 17 hours a week and usually works these Monday to Friday.
3. Enforcement procedure
If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). 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’).
4. Making Contact With Us
• email [email protected] (use the “contact Us form on the site) or
• call the Clerk, Emma Coleman on 01283 538983
• in person visits contact the Clerk and make appointment.
• We are unable to provide a text relay service for people who are deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment. The Council Office does not have audio induction loops.
5. Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility
Anglesey 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. This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below:
• Non accessible content: Not applicable
• Non compliance with the accessibility regulations: Not applicable.
• Disproportionate burden: None identified to date
• Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations 4: None identified to date
6. How the website is tested
This website is tested every 3 months by our website hosts using the WebAim WAVE software and any problems identified are addressed. It was last tested in February 2024.
This statement was approved by Anglesey Parish Council at its meeting on 10th September 2020. It is to be reviewed November 2022.
Emma Coleman, Clerk,
October 2022