This website is run by Worth Parish Council. We
want as many people as possible to be able to
use this website. For example,
that means you should be able to:
- Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- Use speech recognition software to navigate most of the website
- Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
- Change colours and contrast levels using browser plugins
- Reflow text in a single column when resizing the browser window
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
How accessible is this
website?
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
- No skip link to the main content for screen reader users
- Some PDF documents are not accessible to screen readers
- Some images lack alternative text or captions
- Online forms may be difficult to navigate using only a keyboard
- Speech recognition navigation is not fully supported
- Keyboard focus contrast could be improved
- Submenus are not accessible via keyboard at high magnification
- HTML parsing issues such as stray end tags may exist
- Use of vague link text like “click here” or “read more” on some pages
- Interactive maps (e.g., on the Contact Us page) have limited magnification and accessibility
Content that’s not accessible
The following content does not meet the WCAG 2.2 AA standards:
| Issue | WCAG Reference | Reason |
|---|
| Missing skip link | 2.4.1 | Users cannot bypass repetitive content |
| Inaccessible PDFs | 1.1.1, 1.3.1 | Not readable by screen readers |
| Vague link text | 2.4.4 | Link purpose not clear |
| Poor keyboard focus contrast | 1.4.3 | Low contrast for keyboard users |
| Submenus inaccessible by keyboard | 2.1.1 | Cannot be operated without a mouse |
| HTML parsing errors | 4.1.1 | May affect assistive technology |
| No speech recognition support | 2.1.1 | Limits operability for some users |
What to do if you need information in a different format
If you need information from this website in a different format (e.g., accessible PDF, large print, audio), please contact:
Leanne Bannister – Chief Officer
?? Worth Parish Council, 1st Floor, The Parish Hub, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne, RH10 3ZQ
?? 01342 713407
?? clerk@worth-pc.gov.uk
We’ll consider your request and respond within 15 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with
this website
We’re always looking to
improve the accessibility of this website. If
you find any problems that
aren’t listed on this page or think
we’re not meeting
accessibility requirements, contact the
clerk.
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
Worth 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.
This website is partially compliant with the WCAG 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed above.
Preparation of this statement
This statement was prepared on 6 October 2025. It is based on a review of the current accessibility statement and known issues.