Grange Town Council Privacy Policy

Accessibility Statement

for Grange-over-Sands Town Council


This accessibility statement applies to the website of Grange-over-Sands Town Council.


Commitment to Accessibility

Grange-over-Sands 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 aims to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.


What You Should Be Able to Do

You should be able to:

  • Zoom in up to 300% without text spilling off the screen
  • Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard or touchpad
  • Listen to most of the website using a screen reader
  • Use “read aloud” functions to read documents on the website
  • Use screen readers to access alternative descriptions for meaningful images
  • Read text that has appropriate contrast between text and background colours

We have tried to ensure the website does not interfere with your device’s accessibility settings.


How We Run This Website

  • The website is designed to be mobile and tablet friendly
  • We aim to write content in plain English and avoid council jargon
  • Pages use clear heading structures to make navigation easier
  • New documents published on this site are created to meet accessibility standards

For guidance on making your device easier to use, visit: mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk


What To Do If You Cannot Access Parts of This Website

If you need information on this website in a different format, such as:

  • Accessible PDF
  • Large print
  • Easy read
  • Audio recording
  • Braille

or if you experience difficulty accessing any content, please contact:


The Clerk

Email: townclerk@grangeoversandstowncouncil.gov.uk

Telephone: 015395 32375

Address: Grange-over-Sands Town Council

Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6DP


Please include:

  • The web address (URL) of the page
  • A description of the issue
  • The format you require

We will respond as soon as possible, normally within 5 working days.


We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any issues not listed here or believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact the Clerk.


Known Accessibility Issues

We know that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • Some PDF documents published before 23 September 2018 may not meet accessibility standards. The regulations do not require us to fix these unless they are essential to providing our services.
  • Some older documents may not be fully compatible with screen readers.
  • Images of posters or third-party event materials may not always be fully accessible; where possible, we provide the information within the webpage text.
  • Our search function may not have a separate submit button.
  • Some third-party content or external websites we link to may not be fully accessible.

We are continually working to improve accessibility.


Third Party Content

Our website contains links to third-party websites and embedded content. We are not responsible for the accessibility of external websites. If you experience difficulty accessing content on third-party sites, please contact the website owner directly.


Compliance Status

This website is substantially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard. Any remaining issues are minor and are being addressed as part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility.


Testing and Review

We test our website using automated tools, including the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool by WebAIM, alongside manual checks. Accessibility is reviewed whenever new pages are created or existing pages are updated.


This statement was prepared on 17 February 2026

The website was last tested in February 2026

This statement will be reviewed annually.


Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations.

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

Website: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

Telephone: 0808 800 0082