This accessibility statement applies to the Fishbourne Parish Council website:
https://www.fishbourneiow.org.uk/
Fishbourne Parish Council is committed to making its website accessible and usable by as many people as possible, including people with disabilities.
We aim to ensure that the website is easy to use and understand and that it meets the requirements of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This statement explains how accessible the website is, what we are doing to improve accessibility, and how to contact us if you experience an accessibility problem.
How accessible this website is
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.
We aim to make the website accessible by:
- using clear and straightforward language wherever possible
- providing information in a logical and consistent way
- making the website usable with a keyboard
- making the website usable on desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices
- allowing users to enlarge text using browser or device settings
- using appropriate headings, links and page structures
- providing alternative text for meaningful images where appropriate
- working to ensure that content is compatible with commonly used assistive technologies.
We continue to review and improve the accessibility of the website.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standard.
This is because some content, particularly older documents and downloadable PDF files, may not yet fully meet current accessibility requirements.
We are working to identify and address accessibility issues and to improve the accessibility of the website.
Non-accessible content
Some content on this website may not be fully accessible.
This may include:
- older PDF documents that have not been created using accessible document structures
- older Microsoft Word documents that may not be fully accessible to people using screen readers or other assistive technologies
- scanned documents where the text cannot be interpreted by assistive technologies
- some historical content published before current accessibility requirements were introduced
- newsletters and other documents containing complex layouts, images or text-based design elements
- some third-party content or embedded services where accessibility is outside the Parish Council’s direct control.
Some historical documents may be exempt from the accessibility regulations because of when they were published. However, where an older document is needed to access a service or information, we will consider what reasonable steps can be taken to provide the information in an accessible format.
We will prioritise accessibility for new documents and frequently used current information.
Where practical, we will replace inaccessible documents with accessible versions or provide the information as an accessible HTML web page or in another suitable accessible format.
Documents and downloadable content
The Parish Council publishes a range of documents, including agendas, minutes, reports, policies, financial information and newsletters.
We recognise that PDF and other downloadable documents can present particular accessibility challenges.
For new documents, we will aim to:
- use appropriate headings and document structure
- use meaningful links
- provide alternative text for meaningful images
- use accessible tables where tables are required
- ensure that documents have a logical reading order
- use appropriate colour contrast
- provide documents in an accessible format wherever reasonably possible.
Where information can be provided effectively as an HTML web page, we will consider using HTML rather than relying solely on a PDF document.
We will not necessarily recreate every historical document in an accessible format. However, if you need information contained in an older or inaccessible document, please contact us and we will consider providing the information in an accessible alternative format.
Requesting information in an accessible format
If you need information from this website in a different format, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Examples of alternative formats include:
- accessible HTML
- accessible PDF
- large print
- easy read
- audio
- braille
- another format that meets your accessibility needs.
When contacting us, please provide:
- the web page address (URL) of the information you need
- details of the information or document required
- the format you require
- your contact details.
If you are unable to access information on the website, please let us know. We will consider your request and, where reasonably possible, provide the information in an accessible alternative format.
We will aim to respond to accessibility requests within 10 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.
If you find an accessibility problem that is not listed in this statement, or if you believe that the website is not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Email: clerk@fishbourneiow.org.uk
Telephone: 07772 950343
When reporting a problem, please provide, where possible:
- the web page address (URL)
- a description of the accessibility problem
- details of the information or document affected
- the device or browser you were using
- details of any assistive technology you were using.
You do not need to provide all of this information if you are unable to do so. The most important thing is to let us know about the problem.
Your feedback will help us identify and address accessibility issues.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility requirements for public sector websites and mobile applications.
If you are not satisfied with how we respond to an accessibility problem or request, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for advice and support.
Information about the EASS is available at:
https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Fishbourne 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 website is being developed and maintained with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standard.
We use a combination of automated accessibility testing and manual checks to identify potential accessibility issues.
Our checks include, where appropriate:
- reviewing page structure and headings
- checking keyboard navigation
- checking links and navigation
- checking images and alternative text
- checking colour contrast
- checking the presentation of content at increased text sizes and zoom levels
- checking the website on desktop, tablet and mobile devices
- checking documents and downloadable content
- testing with assistive technology where available.
Automated testing alone cannot identify every accessibility problem, so we also use manual checks.
What we are doing to improve accessibility
Accessibility is an ongoing process.
We will continue to review the website and address accessibility issues as they are identified.
In particular, we will:
- prioritise accessibility when publishing new content
- improve the accessibility of new agendas, minutes, reports, policies and other documents
- review a representative sample of current downloadable documents
- provide accessible alternatives where an important document cannot reasonably be made accessible
- review the accessibility of newsletters and other publications
- address accessibility problems identified through testing or reported by website users
- consider accessibility when making significant changes to the website or introducing new online services.
We will aim to ensure that accessibility is considered as part of the normal process of creating and publishing website content rather than only when problems are reported.
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
The Parish Council recognises that people may have different accessibility requirements.
If you are unable to access information or use a service because of a disability, please contact us. We will consider what reasonable adjustment or alternative means of providing the information may be appropriate.
Our website accessibility arrangements do not replace the Parish Council’s wider responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.
Review of this accessibility statement
This accessibility statement was prepared on 13 October 2026 and was last reviewed on 13 October 2026.
The website was last tested on 23 September. We tested a representative sample of pages, including the homepage, contact page, meeting pages and document archive, together with a sample of recent agendas, minutes and other documents.
Testing included a combination of automated accessibility checks and manual checks, including keyboard navigation, page structure and headings, links, images and alternative text, colour contrast, text resizing and zoom, mobile and desktop display, and the accessibility of downloadable documents.
We will review this statement annually and whenever significant changes are made to the website.
Next scheduled review: October 2027.
Where significant accessibility issues are identified, the statement will be updated to reflect the current position.
Contact details
Fishbourne Parish Council
Email: clerk@fishbourneiow.org.uk
Telephone: 07772 950343