Accessibility Statement
Houghton & Wyton Parish Council is committed to making this website accessible to as many people as possible. This means you should be able to use it with common accessibility tools, navigate most pages without a mouse, and adjust your device settings such as text size, colours, and contrast.
How accessible this website is
This website is built using a template‑based system and most content meets the WCAG 2.1 AA standard. However, we know some parts may not be fully accessible:
• some images may not have alternative text
• some documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
• some interactive elements provided by third‑party services may not meet accessibility guidelines
What to do if you cannot access part of this website
If you need information in a different format, such as accessible PDF, large print, or audio, please contact the Clerk:
Email: clerk@houghtonwytonparishcouncil.gov.uk
We will consider your request and get back to you as soon as possible.
Reporting accessibility problems
If you find any accessibility issues not listed here, please contact the Clerk so we can put them right.
Enforcement
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations. If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Houghton & Wyton Parish Council is committed to making its website accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is partially compliant with the WCAG 2.1 AA standard due to the non‑compliances listed above.
Preparation of this statement
This statement was prepared in April 2026.
