Accessibility Statement

  Accessibility statement for Bagby and Balk Parish Council 2023

This website is run by Bagby and Balk Parish Council and we want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. 

For example, that means you should be able to:

· access the website using a PC, mobile phone or tablet

· 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 tried to made the website text as simple as possible to understand but if you require any help please let us know.

If you are having difficulty the AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

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 bagbyandbalkpc@gmail.com, phone call 07531524503

· or write to: Bagby and Balk Parish Council, 21 Regency Court, Northallerton, DL6 1RX 

We will consider your request and get back to you in ten 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, use the contact details above to let us know and we will endeavour to sort the issue 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).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Bagby and Balk 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

Bagby and Balk Parish Council are not aware of any areas of the website which are not accessible.

How we tested this website

This website was last tested in May 2023. The test was carried out by the Bagby and Balk Parish Council Clerk using a PC, tablet and mobile phone.

· Various pages of the site were increased in size to 300% of normal text, the text did not spill off the screen and was still legible. Screen prints were taken to evidence this.

· Navigation around the website was undertaken using the “tab, arrow” and “enter” keys, no area of the website was found to be inaccessible.

Accessibility tests not undertaken 

There were two accessibility tests not undertaken in May 2023 due to further advice being required. However, GoDaddy, the website provider indicates that for both of these areas our website is compliant. 

· Changing the contrast levels and fonts were not tested at this time

· Navigation of the website using speech recognition software or screen reader was not tested at this time.

What we are doing to improve accessibility

Bagby and Balk Parish Council will keep reviewing the website to ensure accessibility is a priority.

This statement was prepared on 18 June 2023. Sandra Langthorne 

Bagby and Balk Parish Council Clerk and Responsible Officer 18/06/2023