This accessibility statement applies to the website of Kilmington Parish Council:
https://www.kilmingtonwiltshireparishcouncil.gov.uk/
Kilmington Parish Council is committed to ensuring its online information is accessible to as many people as possible. This includes meeting our duties under:
- The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018
- The Equality Act 2010
- WCAG 2.2 AA – the current UK Government accessibility standard for public‑sector websites
We also aim to meet our statutory transparency and good governance obligations by ensuring online information is accessible, understandable and available to all residents.
Using this website
You should be able to:
- change colours, contrast and fonts
- zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader, including JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver
- read clearly structured page headings
- access documents that meet current accessibility standards wherever possible
We also aim to use clear, simple language throughout the website.
https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/ has guidance on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible is this website
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non‑compliances listed below:
1. Older Documents (PDFs, Word files)
Some older documents are not fully accessible. This may be because:
- They are scanned images
- They are not tagged for screen readers
- They were created before accessibility regulations applied
Under the accessibility regulations, we are not required to fix documents published before 23 September 2018 unless they are essential to providing services.
Any new documents we publish will meet WCAG 2.2 AA wherever possible.
2. Images
A small number of images may lack appropriate alternative text.
We are reviewing these and adding descriptions where required.
3. Embedded content
Content hosted by third parties may not fully meet WCAG standards.
We review alternatives where possible.
What we are doing to improve accessibility
We are committed to:
- Reviewing all new content before publication
- Ensuring documents are created using accessible templates
- Replacing older documents over time where possible
- Improving image descriptions and page structure
- Maintaining compliance checks in line with our internal control framework
This work supports our Council’s broader compliance obligations, including statutory transparency requirements.
Reporting accessibility problems
We welcome feedback. If you find any accessibility issues not listed on this page, or believe we are not meeting the accessibility requirements, please contact:
Email: clerk@kilmingtonwiltshireparishcouncil.gov.uk
Telephone: +447917842297
We will consider your request and respond within 10 working days.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) enforces the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations.
If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):
https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
This statement was prepared on 1 November 2021. Reviewed and amended on 12 March 2026.
This website was last tested on 18 February 2026. The test was carried out by our web host using WAVE tools.