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Council Policies and Statements

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Accessibility Statement

As many people as possible should be able to use this website.

For example, you should be able to:

  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • change colours, contrast levels, and fonts
  • Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen

 

How accessible this website is

This website should be fully accessible.

All HugoFox websites automatically meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and UK equality legislation, ensuring everyone visiting the Hedgerley Parish Council can access the content.
We're fully GDPR compliant with built-in privacy controls and data protection. HugoFox website builder ensures Assertion 10 compliance automatically, including MyNCSC security monitoring and complete PCDHS requirements.

Hedgerley Parish Council assessed the accessibility of the website by the following approaches:

  • Guidance from our website builder HugoFox
  • Self-evaluation

 

What to do if you can’t access parts of this website

If you think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements or need information on this website in a different format, please contact us:

We try to respond to feedback within 14 days.

 

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology

The Hedgerley Parish Council website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Mobile Phones
  • PC and Mac Computers
  • All Tablet devices
  • All known Browsers
  • Screen Readers

 

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 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

 

Formal approval of this accessibility statement

This Accessibility Statement is approved by:

Hedgerley Parish Council
Penny Harris
Clerk to the Council