Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to https://parksherts.co.uk/, which is run by Hertsmere Borough Council.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website, with text that should be as simple as possible to understand. All content is created to meet the WGAG 2.1 accessibility standards, and is made to be compatible with assistive technology.
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
- 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)
View the site your way
There are several customisation options for your browser and device that could help you use this website and other websites more effectively.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Alternative formats
If you need information in an alternative format, such as braille or a language other than English:
- Liz.Gore@hertsmere.gov.uk
- 020 8207 2277
We may not be able to meet your requirements immediately, but will consider your request and get back to you in 10 days.
Reporting a problem
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, contact:
Liz Gore, Policy Manager. Email: Liz.Gore@hertsmere.gov.uk Phone: 020 8207 2277
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
ParksHerts 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 version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
- 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
There are animations on the website that have no option to be paused, stopped, or hidden. This includes the clouds background on the homepage, and images on park pages.
Our developers are currently looking in to the most appropriate way to add controls to these animations. This is due to be addressed in 2023.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 8th March 2023. It was last reviewed on 20th June 2023.
This website was last tested on 16th February 2023. The test was carried out by Cyber Media Solutions Ltd, our website provider, who selected a sample of pages to test based on content type and page templates. The site was tested using a combination of automated tools and manual testing.