Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the website westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk and was last updated on 8th January 2026. From May 2026, West Mersea Town Council will strive to make the website as accessible as possible, in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the WCAG 2.2 AA standard. Some parts of the website do not fully conform to accessibility standards, as described below.

Issues with Accessibility

We are aware of the following accessibility issues:

1. Background and foreground colours may not have sufficient contrast.

2. Some elements do not have a title or descriptive text.

3. Heading elements are not always in a sequentially descending order.

4. Some older PDF documents and attachments may not be fully accessible.

5. Some images may lack appropriate alternative (alt) text.

6. Some third-party content may not be fully accessible.

We are working to resolve these issues as part of our ongoing improvements.

How to Contact Us

If you encounter accessibility issues or need assistance, please contact us:

• Email: town.clerk@westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01206 382128
• Postal Address: Council Office, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8JD

We will respond as quickly as possible to help you access the information you need.

Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) enforces the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for advice.