Accessibility Statement for thorpevillage.co.uk
This accessibility statement applies to thorpevillage.co.uk.
Thorpe 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.
How accessible this website is
We aim to make our website as accessible as possible. For example, you should be able to:
- zoom in up to 400% 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 recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We have 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.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Non-accessible content
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
- Some images do not have a text alternative. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
- The website does not consistently support text reflow when resizing the browser window. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.10 (Reflow).
- Users cannot always adjust line height or text spacing. This may affect WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.12 (Text Spacing).
- There is currently no ‘skip to main content’ link. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks).
- Some forms are difficult to navigate using only a keyboard. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.1.1 (Keyboard).
- Some content becomes difficult to read or overlaps when text is resized. This affects WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.4 (Resize Text).
Disproportionate burden
Some of our interactive forms are provided through third-party software and are styled to match our website. We have assessed the cost and resources required to fully remediate these issues and, at this time, believe that resolving all accessibility barriers within these systems would be a disproportionate burden under the accessibility regulations.
We will continue to monitor these systems and look for opportunities to improve accessibility when updates or replacements become available.
Content that is not within the scope of the regulations
Some older documents published before 23 September 2018 are not fully accessible. For example, they may:
- not be structured for screen readers
- contain images without text descriptions
- use complex tables or layouts
The regulations do not require us to fix these documents unless they are essential to providing a service. However, we will provide accessible versions on request.
Accessible alternatives
If you need information in a different format, such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio or braille, please contact us.
We aim to respond to requests within 15 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us at the email address above.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations. If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 21 August 2020. It was last reviewed and updated on 15 June 2026.
This website was last tested on 15 June 2026. Testing was carried out by the website administrator using a combination of automated tools and manual checks.