Website Accessibility Statement

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This website is run by Ashurst & Colbury 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:

  • 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  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.

How accessible is this website?
We know some parts of this website aren’t fully accessible:

  • You cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader
  • Scanned pdf documents e.g. Annual Governance and Return (AGAR)

What to do if you can’t 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, please use the details below to make a request:

I will respond to your email as soon as I am able. The Parish Clerk works part time from home.  Working days are generally Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays, therefore replies may not be immediate.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that are not listed on this page, or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, contact the Clerk:

Email: parishclerk@ashurstandcolbury-pc.gov.uk
Call the Clerk, Karen Cramoysan on 07510 371 440

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 are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Services (EASS).

Technical Information about this website’s accessibility
Ashurst & Colbury 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-compliance listed below:

  • Scanned pdf documents e.g. Annual Governance and Return (AGAR)

How we tested this website
This website was last tested on 3 January 2024.  The test was carried out by TLC Online, our website providers.

We sampled page/s from each of the main headings on the homepage
We tested: Our main website platform, available at www.ashurstandcolbury-pc.gov.uk/

What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We welcome comments and suggestions from users to improve the website. Please contact the Clerk:

Email: parishclerk@ashurstandcolbury-pc.gov.uk
Call the Clerk, Karen Cramoysan on 07510 371 440