Accessibility

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council Website Accessibility Statement

1. Introduction

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to all users, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. The council is committed to meeting the current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, which has been the expected accessibility standard for UK public bodies since October 2024.

This statement has been developed following publication of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) guidance on website accessibility and reflects current best practice for parish and town councils.

2. Accessibility Statement for Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council Website

This website is managed by Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

You should be able to:

• Change colours, contrast levels and fonts using standard browser settings.
• Zoom in up to 300% without text spilling off the screen.
• Navigate most of the website using only a keyboard.
• Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software.
• Use a screen reader (including recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and Voiceover) to access most content.

We have also made the website text as clear and simple as possible to understand.

How Accessible is This Website?

We know that some parts of this website may not be fully accessible, including:

• Some older PDF and Word documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software.
• Some scanned documents may not be fully compatible with assistive technologies.
• Some third-party content or documents supplied by external organisations may not be within the council’s control.
• Certain historical documents published before accessibility regulations came into force may not fully meet current accessibility standards.

We are committed to reviewing and improving accessibility on an ongoing basis.

What to Do if You Cannot Access Parts of This Website

If you need information from this website in a different format, such as:

• Accessible PDF
• Large print
• Easy Read
• Audio recording

Please Contact:

Elizabeth Martin, Clerk to the Parish Clerk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01249 561141

We will consider your request and respond within 5 working days where possible.

Reporting Accessibility Problems

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

Elizabeth Martin, Clerk to the Parish Clerk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01249 561141

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.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Contacting Us by Phone or in Person

If you require assistance accessing council services or information, please contact the Clerk using the details above and suitable arrangements will be made wherever reasonably possible.

3. Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility

Lyneham and Bradenstoke 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.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below. The WCAG 2.2 AA standard replaced WCAG 2.1 AA as the expected accessibility standard for UK public bodies from October 2024.

Non-Accessible Content

Some Older Documents

Some older PDF and Word documents may not be fully accessible because:

• They may not be structured correctly for screen readers.
• They may contain scanned images of text.
• They may not include appropriate document headings, reading order or alternative text.

Alternative formats can be provided on request.

Third-Party Content

Documents or content produced by third parties may not always meet accessibility standards and may be outside the council's control.

Non-Compliance with Accessibility Regulations

The council is aware that some historic documents do not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA requirements and is working to improve accessibility whenever documents are reviewed or replaced.

Disproportionate Burden

At present, Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council has not identified any areas where it is formally claiming a disproportionate burden exemption. Any future assessment will be documented and regularly reviewed. The council will continue to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

Content Not Within the Scope of the Accessibility Regulations

The following content may be exempt from the accessibility regulations:

• Archived documents that are not needed for current administrative purposes.
• Certain scanned versions of statutory forms.
• Documents supplied by third parties where the council has not funded, developed or controlled the content.
• Historical content published before accessibility requirements applied, where exempt under the regulations.

4. How We Tested This Website

The website will be reviewed periodically by the Council and its website provider to assess compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

Testing may include:

• Automated accessibility checking tools.
• Manual keyboard navigation testing.
• Screen reader compatibility checks.
• Review of document accessibility and publishing practices.

The website was last reviewed on: August 2026

The next scheduled review is: December 2026

5. What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility

We are committed to continually improving accessibility across our website and online services.

Our ongoing work includes:

• Reviewing and replacing older inaccessible PDF documents where practical.
• Publishing new documents in accessible formats wherever possible.
• Ensuring new website content follows accessibility best practices.
• Monitoring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Regularly reviewing our accessibility statement and website content.
• Taking account of user feedback and identified accessibility issues.

We welcome comments and suggestions that help us improve accessibility. Please contact the Parish Clerk with any feedback relating to accessibility.

Statement Information

Statement prepared: 14th July 2026
Last reviewed: 24th June 2025
Accessibility standard: WCAG 2.2 AA
Website: https://www.lynehamandbradenstoke-pc.gov.uk/