Accessible Documents Statement

Accessible Documents Statement for Kirk Ella & West Ella Parish Council

The Council publishes documents in a range of formats, including Word files, PDFs and printed material. We want as many people as possible to be able to use those documents.

What we do when producing new documents

When we produce a new document, we aim to:

  • use proper heading structure so screen readers can understand the page layout
  • include meaningful alternative text alongside non-decorative images
  • avoid using colour alone to convey information
  • write in plain English
  • avoid using tables except when presenting data
  • provide an HTML version where possible

Documents you need to access our services

New documents we publish, and documents you need to download or fill in to access one of the services we provide, should be fully accessible.

Older documents

Some of our older documents may not be fully accessible. These are exempt under the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018.

If you need to access information in one of these documents and cannot, please contact the Clerk who will provide an alternative format.

Contact us

If you find any accessibility problems with our documents, or need information in a different format, please contact the Clerk:

Enforcement

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies 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

Compliance status

Documents that the Parish Council publishes are substantially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard. Older documents are exempt.

Statement details

This statement was prepared on 17 March 2026 and will be reviewed annually.