Website Accessibility Statement

Website Accessibility statement for Sound & District Parish Council

Introduction 

The Parish Council is required to have a website accessible to all users and a Website Accessibility Statement by the Public Sector Bodies (Website and Mobile Applications) (No 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 , which came into force in September 2018

This statement has been compiled in collaboration with the Council’s website provider and specialist provider.  The National Guidelines have been reviewed. 

Website Accessibility Statements

This accessibility statement applies to Sound & District Parish Council Website: https://sounddistrictparishcouncil.org.uk 

This website is run by Sound and District Parish Council.  We want as many people as possible to have access and be able to use the website.

For example, that means you should be able to:

  • access documents from the links which will then enable you to
  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
  • zoom in up to 270% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard

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.

AbilityNet is a UK-based charity that helps older and disabled people use digital technology effectively at home, work, and education. It offers free IT support from volunteers, expert accessibility services for organizations, and resources like My Computer My Way to customize devices.  

 Key services provided by AbilityNet include:

  •  Free IT Support: A network of over 450 volunteers provides home visits or remote support to help with technology issues.
  • Helpline: Advice from technology experts is available via phone (0300 180 0028) or email.
  • Digital Accessibility Services: They offer accessibility audits, user testing, and consultancy for websites and apps to help companies meet accessibility standards

How accessible is this website?

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

  • you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader

What to do if you cannot access parts of this website

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

  • email clerk.soundparishcouncil@gmail.com
  • call Adrian Lawrence on 07842644506 We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 10 working days.
  • Please only contact the clerk during normal working hours 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday – Messages and emails left outside of these times will be dealt with as soon as possible.

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

We are unable to provide a text relay service for people who are deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment.  The Council does not have audio induction loops 

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Sound and District 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 2.2 AA standard, due to the following: ‘the non-compliances’, listed below:

Non Accessible Content

Scanned PDF documents do not comply with the Accessibility Regulations.  The document can be provided on request

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

Not applicable

Disproportionate burden

None identified to date

Content that is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

None identified to date

How we tested this website

This website was last tested on 31st March 2026.  The test was carried out by our Web Designer – Rocket Media Digital Agencies

We sampled page/s from each of the main headings on the home page and access links provided. 

Our main website platform is available at:

https://sounddistrictparishcouncil.org.uk

What we are doing to improve accessibility 

We welcome comments and suggestions from users to improve the website.