Accessibility Statement

For Barnton Parish Council

www.barnton-pc.gov.uk
Last updated: September 2025

Using this website

This accessibility statement applies to www.barnton-pc.gov.uk. This website is run by Barnton Parish Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use it. For example, you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels, and fonts using your browser or device settings
  • zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the latest versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also written the website text in clear English, wherever possible.

If you need help making your device easier to use, AbilityNet has guidance on accessibility features.

How accessible this website is

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

  • you cannot always modify line height or spacing of text
  • most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen readers
  • live video streams do not have captions
  • interactive maps (e.g. Google Maps) are not fully accessible
  • some content published before September 2018 may not meet accessibility standards

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format – for example, accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille – please contact:

Clerk to Barnton Parish Council
📧 Email: clerk@barnton-pc.gov.uk
📞 Telephone: 01606 784270
📮 Address: Clerk’s Office, Barnton Cemetery, Hayes Dtive, Barnton, Cheshire CW8 4JX

We’ll consider your request and respond within 10 working days.

If you cannot view the map on our ‘Contact Us’ page, please call or email us for directions.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) enforces the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):
https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Barnton Parish Council is committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard. It is partially compliant, meaning that some parts do not fully meet the standard (see below).

Non-accessible content

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

  • Some images may not have appropriate alternative text (WCAG 2.2 – Success Criterion 1.1.1). We plan to fix this by October 2025.
  • Some PDFs and Word documents are not fully accessible. We are reviewing and updating these where possible.

Content not within the scope of the regulations

  • PDFs and documents published before 23 September 2018 are outside the scope of the regulations, unless they are essential for service delivery.
  • Live video streams are exempt from having captions.
  • Interactive maps rely on third-party software (Google Maps). We provide address details alongside maps in text format.

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

  • We will continue to improve accessibility by fixing non-compliant content where possible by June 2025.
  • Staff will receive training to ensure all new content meets accessibility standards.
  • We regularly test the site using automated tools and manual checks.

Customising your experience

Most modern browsers and devices allow you to:

  • adjust text size and colours
  • zoom in and out
  • use screen readers or speech recognition
  • apply your own style sheets

For help, see:

Chome Browser Accessibility Tools
Chrome Browser
Safari Browser Accessibility Tools
Safari Browser
Edge Browser Accessibility Tools
Edge Browser

Useful accessibility features on our website

  • All images published after September 2018 include alt text descriptions.
  • Where data tables are used, headers and summaries are provided where possible.
  • A sitemap and A–Z index are available to help you navigate.
  • Google Translate is available to provide translations, though accuracy may vary.

How we tested this website

This website was last tested in August 2025 by both internal staff and our website provider. The most visited pages were tested using automated accessibility tools and manual checks against WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

We tested a sample of:

  • the main council website (www.barnton-pc.gov.uk)
  • services hosted on separate platforms but styled to match our website (e.g. meeting minutes and agendas).

Review date

This statement was prepared in June 2025 and last reviewed in September 2025.