Accessibility Statement

We want everyone to use our website easily.

If you need information in a different format (like large print, audio, braille, or easy read), please email infocentre@witham.gov.uk

If you find a problem with the website, please tell us.  We will do our best to fix things quickly.

 

This website is run by Witham Town Council. 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 200% 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

We’ve 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 version 2.2 AA standard

 (previously 2.1), due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible content

Some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

PDFs and other documents: Some older PDFs and Word documents may not be accessible to screen reader software.

Maps: Online maps are not fully accessible, but we provide addresses and contact details in text alongside where possible.

Third-party content: We cannot guarantee accessibility for content hosted on external websites or systems we do not control.

We are working to replace or update inaccessible content where possible.

What to do if you cannot access parts of this website

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact us:

Email: infocentre@witham.gov.uk

 

Call: 01376 520627

Write to: Witham Town Council, Town Hall, 61 Newland Street, Witham, Essex CM8 2FE

We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days.

 

Reporting accessibility problems

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us at infocentre@witham.gov.uk

 

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. If you’re 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

Witham Town 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.

 

Ongoing efforts

We are taking the following steps to improve accessibility:

Regular audits: We carry out accessibility checks and work to fix issues found.

Staff training: Our team is trained to create and maintain accessible content.

Feedback process: We welcome user feedback to help us improve further.

 

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 24th September 2025

It was last reviewed on 24th September 2025.

It will be reviewed again by 24th September 2026.