This accessibility statement applies to the website:

Commitment to Accessibility

West Coker 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.

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

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

We also aim to keep the website content clear, simple and easy to understand.

Guidance on making your device easier to use if you have a disability can be found on the AbilityNet website.

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. WCAG standards are the recognised benchmark for public sector website accessibility in the UK.

Non-accessible Content

The content listed below is currently known to have accessibility issues.

PDF and Word Documents

Some older PDF and Word documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software. This may include:

missing document structure
missing alternative text for images
poor heading hierarchy
scanned documents that are not machine readable

Many historic documents published before 23 September 2018 are exempt from the accessibility regulations and may not be retrospectively corrected.

Images and Alternative Text

Some images across the website may not contain sufficiently descriptive alternative text.

Colour Contrast and Formatting

Some areas of the site may contain colour combinations or formatting which do not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA contrast requirements.

Navigation and Structure

Some pages may contain:

inconsistent heading structures
links that are not fully descriptive
limited keyboard navigation support in certain areas

Third-party Content

Some embedded or linked third-party content may not fully comply with accessibility standards and is outside the direct control of the Parish Council.

Ongoing Improvements

We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of this website by:

reviewing website content regularly
improving document accessibility
checking new content against WCAG 2.2 AA standards
replacing inaccessible files where practical
improving image descriptions and page structure

Feedback and Contact Information

If you find any accessibility problems not listed on this page, or if you need information in a different format, please contact:

Clerk to West Coker Parish Council
Email: westcokerpc@hotmail.co.uk

Or by post:

West Coker Parish Council
25 Helena Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HQ

We aim to respond to accessibility enquiries within 10 working days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information

West Coker 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 has been assessed using a combination of manual checks, automated testing tools and self-evaluation methods.

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 1 May 2026.

It was last reviewed on 1 May 2026.