Accessibility Statement
Leeds Parish Council
Accessibility Statement for Leeds Parish Council
This accessibility statement applies to the Leeds Parish Council website:
Leeds Parish Council is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website and access information about the Parish Council and the local community.
The website is provided through the HugoFox website platform.
How Accessible Is This Website?
We aim to make our website accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.
We aim to ensure that visitors can:
- Change text size and display settings using their browser.
- Navigate the website using a keyboard.
- Access information using screen-reading software.
- View the website on different devices, including mobile phones and tablets.
- Understand information presented in clear and straightforward language.
We recognise that some areas of the website, particularly older documents, may not be fully accessible.
Compliance Status
This website is considered partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, due to the accessibility issues described below.
This assessment is provisional pending further accessibility testing.
Non-Accessible Content
Some content on the website may not fully meet accessibility requirements.
Documents and PDFs
Some older Parish Council documents, including agendas, minutes, financial information and policies, may not be fully accessible.
This may include documents that:
- Have been scanned rather than created as accessible digital documents.
- Do not contain appropriate headings or document structure.
- Cannot be read correctly by screen-reading software.
- Contain tables or images without suitable accessibility information.
The Council aims to ensure that new documents are published in accessible formats wherever reasonably practicable.
Older documents will be reviewed where appropriate, particularly when they are updated or requested in an accessible format.
Images
Some older images and photographs may not include alternative text descriptions.
The Council aims to provide appropriate alternative text for new images where necessary.
Third-Party Content
Some pages contain links to external websites and services.
Leeds Parish Council is not responsible for the accessibility of websites operated by other organisations.
Website Platform
Certain elements of the website are provided and controlled by HugoFox.
Where accessibility problems are identified with the website platform, the Council will raise these with the provider where appropriate.
What We Are Doing to Improve Accessibility
Leeds Parish Council is committed to reviewing and improving its website.
We will:
- Regularly review and update website information.
- Use clear headings and straightforward language.
- Aim to publish new documents in accessible formats.
- Improve alternative text for images.
- Review older documents where reasonably practicable.
- Respond to requests for information in alternative formats.
- Work with our website provider to address identified accessibility issues.
Requesting Information in an Accessible Format
If you require information published on this website in a different format, such as large print, plain text or an accessible document, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01634 867173
Please explain which information you require and the format that would be most suitable.
We will consider your request and aim to respond within 10 working days.
If we are unable to provide the information in your preferred format, we will explain why and consider alternative ways of making it available.
Reporting Accessibility Problems
We welcome feedback about the accessibility of this website.
If you experience difficulties accessing information, identify an accessibility problem or believe that the website does not meet accessibility requirements, please contact:
Parish Clerk
Leeds Parish Council
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01634 867173
Please provide details of the page or document concerned and the difficulty you have experienced.
The Council will investigate reported issues and consider appropriate improvements.
Enforcement Procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations in England.
If you are unhappy with how we respond to an accessibility complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for advice and assistance.
Further information is available from the Equality Advisory and Support Service.
Technical Information About This Website's Accessibility
Leeds 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.
The Council aims to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
The website is currently described as partially compliant because some older documents and other content may not meet all accessibility requirements.
A full independent accessibility audit has not been undertaken as part of this review. The Council will review the compliance statement following further accessibility testing.
Preparation of This Statement
This accessibility statement was originally prepared as part of the Council's website accessibility arrangements and was reviewed and updated on 15 October 2026.
The statement has been updated to reflect the current website address, contact information and accessibility guidance.
The Council will keep this statement under review and update it when necessary, particularly following changes to the website or further accessibility assessments.
Last reviewed: 15 October 2026