Website Accessibility Statement
Great Shefford Parish Council – greatsheffordparish.gov.uk
Published on: 06 March 2026
1. Accessibility Commitment
Great Shefford Parish Council is committed to making its website as accessible as possible for all users, including people with disabilities. We aim to meet the accessibility standards set out in the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at AA level.
2. How the Website Meets Accessibility Standards
- We have taken the following steps to improve accessibility:
- Written content in plain English and clear structure
- Ensured pages have meaningful headings and titles
- Added alternative text for images where appropriate
- Designed pages to work well with assistive technologies
- Used colours and contrasts that support readability
3. What to Do If You Cannot Access Something
Despite our efforts, some content may not yet meet accessibility standards. If you cannot:
- Access specific content
- Use a feature
- Understand information
…please contact us and we will help you in an alternative format (such as large print, audio, or email) where possible.
Contact email: clerk@greatsheffordparish.gov.uk
4. Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility
Great Shefford Parish Council’s website is built using WordPress and follows a standard template designed with accessibility in mind.
The accessibility of this site was reviewed on (insert date of review if available).
The standards we aim to meet are based on:
- WCAG 2.2 AA
- Public Sector Accessibility Regulations 2018
5. Known Accessibility Issues and Exceptions
While we aim for full compliance, the following issues may be present:
- Some older PDF documents uploaded to the site may not be fully accessible
- Some embedded content or third-party widgets may not meet all accessibility requirements
- We are continually reviewing and updating content to improve accessibility.
6. Feedback and Contact Information
If you experience difficulties accessing any part of this website, please contact us:
Contact email: clerk@greatsheffordparish.gov.uk
We will respond to accessibility requests as soon as possible and provide assistance in an accessible format.
7. Reporting Accessibility Problems
If you are not satisfied with our response regarding an accessibility issue, you may contact the Local Government Ombudsman or, for further advice, the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
8. Review and Updates
This accessibility statement was last reviewed on 06 March 2026 and will be reviewed again at least annually or whenever significant changes are made to the website.