Accessibility Statement – Sturminster Newton Town Council
This accessibility statement applies to the website of Sturminster Newton Town Council.
Sturminster Newton 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 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Some parts of this website are not fully accessible. Issues identified include:
• Some PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software.
• Some images may not have appropriate alternative text.
• Heading structures may not always follow a logical hierarchy.
• Some content may be difficult to navigate using a keyboard.
• Colour contrast may not meet minimum accessibility requirements in all areas.
We are aware of these issues and are working with our website provider to address them as part of ongoing improvements.
What we are doing to improve accessibility
The Council recognises its duties under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and keeps accessibility under ongoing review.
The Council:
• Keeps this accessibility statement under regular review.
• Works to ensure new content is accessible where possible.
• Is reviewing its website against WCAG 2.2 AA requirements.
• Will prioritise fixes as website updates and resources allow.
The Council is also reviewing its current website provision as part of its ongoing work to improve accessibility. Any future changes to the website or provider will be subject to the Council’s procurement processes and a formal resolution of the Council.
Reporting accessibility problems
If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact:
Town Clerk
Email: reception@sturminsternewton-tc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01258475136
We will consider your request and aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Requesting accessible information
If you need information on this website in a different format, such as accessible PDFs, large print, easy read or plain text, please contact the Council using the details above and we will provide a suitable alternative where reasonably practicable.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):
Website: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
Telephone: 0808 800 0082
This statement was last reviewed in March 2026.