This statement was last updated on Tuesday 7th September 2021.
This website (calderdalenextchapter.co.uk) is managed by Calderdale MBC. 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 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate all 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.
Our current level of accessibility
In July 2021, we audited this website in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and found several areas that could be improved. If you would like more detail on our audit process, please see: Accessibility Audit 2021.
We are currently working on the remedial action highlighted in our tests.
We will keep this page up to date as we make progress.
Non accessible features
The interactive map on the homepage is not accessible. Because this is a map, it is exempt from regulations as we have provided an accessible means of accessing this information immediately before the map.
We are aware that some of our PDF's are not accessible. For example A629 Infographic. We are working towards publishing information in a more accessible manner. For example, we will be converting PDFs to web pages where practicable.
Further assistance using this website
For further tips and advice on how to make your device easier to use, visit My Computer My Way provided by AbilityNet.
Information in a different format
If you need information on this website in a different format such as an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
Reporting accessibility problems
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems whilst we're updating this website, contact: Calderdale Council Webteam by post or email.
- Email: webteam@calderdale.gov.uk
- Address: CMBC Webteam, Halifax Customer First, Horton Street, Halifax, HX1 1QE.
We will happily investigate your concerns and update the website where appropriate.
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).