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Accessibility statement for bsc.leeds.gov.uk

This accessibility statement applies to content published on bsc.leeds.gov.uk.

This website is run by Leeds City Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. That means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • 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)

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.

How accessible this website is

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

  • Embedded maps do not have navigation arrows

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format email webmaster@leeds.gov.uk and tell us:

  • the web address (URL) of the content
  • your name and email address
  • the format you need, for example, audio, braille, BSL or large print

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

If you find any problems that are not listed on this page or you think we’re not meeting the accessibility requirements, email webmaster@leeds.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 (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

Leeds City Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

Non-accessible content

The elements listed below are not accessible and do not comply with the accessibility regulations.

Embedded maps do not have navigation arrows

This fails 2.5.7 Dragging Movements which states “For any action that involves dragging, provide a simple pointer alternative”.

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We are exploring the implementation of up/down/left/right buttons for the maps.

Timescales will be provided once confirmed.

Disproportionate burden

Leeds City Council believes all content should be accessible for everyone. We do not currently intend to claim disproportionate burden for any website content.

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

Leeds City Council intends to make all our content accessible.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 18 October 2024.

This website was last tested on 8 October 2024. The test was carried out by Leeds City Council.