Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Lydford Parish Council website at test.lydford.co.uk.

This website is run by Lydford 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 clerk@lydfordparish.gov.uk
• call 07704 634695
• write to the Parish Clerk, c/o the Clerk, 24 Great Fellingfield, Mary Tavy, PL19 9QQ

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, John Bright, by email at clerk@lydfordparish.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

Lydford 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.

• Minutes, 11 November 2025 (PDF, 369 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.
• Internal audit report 2025 (PDF, 72 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.
• Internal auditor's additional comments 2025 (PDF, 234 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.
• Certificate of Exemption (PDF, 1.7 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.
• Annual Governance Statement (PDF, 1.6 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.
• Accounting Statements (PDF, 1.7 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.
• Bank Reconciliation 2024-25 (PDF, 258 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.
• Payments over £100.00 2024-25 (PDF, 482 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.
• Internal audit report (PDF, 71 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.
• Certificate of Exemption (PDF, 1.7 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.
• Annual Governance Statement (PDF, 1.6 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.
• Accounting Statements (PDF, 1.7 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.
• Bank Reconciliation 2023-24 (PDF, 412 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.
• 2022 - 2023 Parish Council Budget (PDF, 442 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.
• Internal auditor's report (DOCX, 16 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.
• Certificate of Exemption (page 3) (PDF, 409 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.
• Auditor's report (page 4) (PDF, 74 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.
• Annual Governance Statement (page 5) (PDF, 389 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.
• Accounting Statements (page 6) (PDF, 368 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.
• Bank Reconciliation 2025-26 (PDF, 38 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.
• 2025-26 Parish Council Budget (PDF, 443 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.
• Notice of period for the exercise of public rights requiredby Regulation 15(2), Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (DOCX, 18 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.
• Financial Regulations 2025 (PDF, 520 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.
• Chairmans Report 2026 (DOCX, 19 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.
• Code of conduct 2021 (Reviewed 2023) (PDF, 513 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.
• Scheme of Delegation 2021 (Reviewed 2025) (PDF, 447 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.
• Emergency Plan 2025 (PDF, 795 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.
• Flag flying protocol 2022 (Reviewed 2025) (PDF, 388 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.
• Reserves Policy V.2.1 2025 (PDF, 451 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.
• Grant Policy V1.1 2025 (PDF, 427 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.
• Asset register 2024-25 (PDF, 454 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.
• The Lydford Community Emergency Plan (DOCX, 104 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. 13 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.
• January (PDF, 43 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.
• May (PDF, 33 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.
• June (PDF, 26 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.
• July (PDF, 30 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.
• September (PDF, 28 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.
• October (PDF, 103 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.
• November (PDF, 105 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.
• December (PDF, 31 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.
• Agenda, 13 January 2026 (PDF, 502 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.
• Agenda, 10 February 2026 (PDF, 485 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.
• Agenda, 10 March 2026 (PDF, 607 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.
• Agenda, 13 May 2025 (PDF, 928 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.
• Agenda, 10 June 2025 (PDF, 451 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.
• Agenda, 8 July 2025 (PDF, 481 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.
• Agenda, 9 September 2025 (PDF, 502 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.
• Agenda, 14 October 2025 (PDF, 485 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.
• Agenda, 9 December 2025 (PDF, 507 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.
• Minutes, 13 January 2026 (PDF, 456 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.
• Minutes, 10 February 2026 (PDF, 408 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.
• Minutes, 13 May 2025 (PDF, 482 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.
• Minutes, 10 June 2025 (PDF, 387 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.
• Minutes, 8 July 2025 (PDF, 424 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.
• Minutes, 9 September 2025 (PDF, 342 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.