Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to https://uppingham-neighbourhood-plan.com

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

change colours, contrast levels and fonts

zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen

navigate most of the website using just a keyboard

navigate most of the website using speech recognition software

listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

how accessible is this website

Some parts of this website may not be fully accessible:

some PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software

maps may be difficult to navigate using a screen reader

How to request content in an accessible format

If you need information in a different format contact us and tell us:

the web address (URL) of the content

your name and email address

the format you need, for example, audio CD, braille, BSL or large print, accessible PDF

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us using the details at the bottom of this website.

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).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

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

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible content

The content that is not accessible is outlined below.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

We may have some scanned PDF documents on our website e.g. our Annual Governance and Accountability Returns (AGARs). Scanned PDF documents do not comply with the Accessibility Regulations 2018 but these documents can be provided in an alternative format or on alternative media, on request.

Disproportionate Burden

Not applicable.

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

3rd party products

  We use Google maps. These may not be accessible to some people. We will always provide the information by alternative means on request

The accessibility regulations do not require us to fix PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 if they're not essential to providing our services.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 13th April 2021. It was last reviewed on 13th April 2021.

We used the methodology described in "Website Accessibility Requirements" produced by NALCThis website was tested using the Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web tool recommend in that publication.

This website was last tested on 14th April 2021. The test was carried out by ClockedIn Limited.