Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Bierton Parish Council website at test.biertonpc.org.uk.

This website is run by Bierton Parish Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use it. For example, that means you should be able to:

• change colours, contrast levels and fonts using your browser or device settings
• zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
• navigate the whole website using just a keyboard
• navigate the website using speech recognition software
• listen to the website using a screen reader (including recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We have also made the text as simple as possible to understand. The website does not use an accessibility overlay or widget: it is built to work with the assistive technology you already use.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

Most of this website is accessible. Some documents are not, and they are listed below under non-accessible content.

Feedback and contact information

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

• email parishclerk@biertonpc.org.uk
• call 07932 738733
• write to the Parish Clerk, c/o 5 Parsons Lane, Bierton, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 5DF

We'll consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

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 the Parish Clerk, Wendy Tomlinson, by email at parishclerk@biertonpc.org.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

Bierton Parish 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 content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

These documents do not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA. Each one was checked automatically when it was uploaded. If you need one in an accessible format, contact us and we will provide it.

• Register of interests, Councillor Sheila Cotton (PDF, 3 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Register of interests, Councillor Lorna Fisher (PDF, 3 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Register of interests, Councillor Steve Knowles (PDF, 2.9 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Register of interests, Councillor Mark Grieves (PDF, 2.8 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Register of interests, Councillor Sarah Feeney (PDF, 3.2 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Register of interests, Councillor Lesley Harridge (PDF, 3.1 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Register of interests, Councillor Sarah Kennedy (PDF, 3.1 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Register of interests, Councillor Carlo Monticolombi (PDF, 2.9 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Register of interests, Councillor Robert Dewis (PDF, 3.2 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Bierton News Autumn 2026 FINAL (PDF, 1.1 MB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Great Lane Circular Walk (DOCX, 4.1 MB): The document does not use heading styles, so screen reader users cannot navigate it. Use Heading 1, Heading 2 etc. instead of bold or large text. 22 image(s) have no alt text. Right-click each image > Edit Alt Text.
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Great Lane Circular Walk via Hulcott (DOCX, 8.9 MB): The document does not use heading styles, so screen reader users cannot navigate it. Use Heading 1, Heading 2 etc. instead of bold or large text. 45 image(s) have no alt text. Right-click each image > Edit Alt Text.
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• The Red Lion to Weedon Walk (DOCX, 3.8 MB): The document does not use heading styles, so screen reader users cannot navigate it. Use Heading 1, Heading 2 etc. instead of bold or large text. 22 image(s) have no alt text. Right-click each image > Edit Alt Text.
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Three Pubs Circular Walk (DOCX, 2.2 MB): The document does not use heading styles, so screen reader users cannot navigate it. Use Heading 1, Heading 2 etc. instead of bold or large text. 11 image(s) have no alt text. Right-click each image > Edit Alt Text.
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• William Hill Drive Circular Walk (DOCX, 1.4 MB): The document does not use heading styles, so screen reader users cannot navigate it. Use Heading 1, Heading 2 etc. instead of bold or large text. 9 image(s) have no alt text. Right-click each image > Edit Alt Text.
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Notice of Conclusion of Audit (PDF, 691 KB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Certified Annual Governance and Accountability Return Sections 1 and 2 (PDF, 471 KB): The PDF is a scanned image with no real text, so screen readers cannot read it. Upload the original document, or run text recognition (OCR) first. The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Certified Annual Governance and Accountability Return Section 3 (PDF, 231 KB): The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked.
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Making-Provision-for-the-exercise-of-public-rights-2025-2026 (DOCX, 26 KB): The document does not use heading styles, so screen reader users cannot navigate it. Use Heading 1, Heading 2 etc. instead of bold or large text.
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• 11968-RL-DR-MP-0003_P04_-Developable-Areas-Plan_Burcott-Lane-Kingsbrook-1 (PDF, 992 KB): The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.
• Letter-to-Residents-Burcott-Lane (PDF, 289 KB): The PDF is not tagged, so screen readers cannot follow headings, lists or tables. Export it from Word with "Document structure tags for accessibility" ticked. The PDF does not set its language, so screen readers may read it with the wrong voice. Set the document language to English (UK).
  Why it is published in this form: Published on the previous website before documents were checked for accessibility. Under review.

We plan to replace these documents with accessible versions or web pages. New documents are checked for accessibility before they are published.

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

The accessibility regulations do not require us to fix PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 if they're not essential to providing our services.

How we tested this website

Every page is checked automatically for accessibility problems when it is saved, and every document is checked when it is uploaded.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 12 November 2026. The list of non-accessible content is updated automatically whenever documents are published.