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Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Wakefield Prospectus website at https://www.wakefieldprospectus.co.uk.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. We have designed the website with accessibility in mind and aim to make our content clear and easy to understand.

You should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using your browser or device settings
  • zoom in to increase the size of content
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • use the website with a screen reader, including commonly used screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver.

How accessible this website is

We know that some parts of this website are not fully accessible.

The website is currently partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

We carry out accessibility checks as part of the development and maintenance of the website. However, a full manual accessibility audit of all pages and functionality has not been carried out recently. We are therefore not able to confirm that every page and feature fully meets WCAG 2.2 AA.

Potential accessibility issues may include:

  • alternative text for some images may not always be complete or accurate
  • some content may not use semantic HTML structures consistently
  • some form validation or error messages may not always be clearly communicated to assistive technologies
  • some interactive elements may not provide all of the information required by assistive technologies
  • some third-party content may not fully meet accessibility requirements.

Feedback and contact information

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.

If you have difficulty using the website, or if you find an accessibility problem that is not listed in this statement, please contact us.

If you need information from the website in a different format, such as an accessible document, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact us and we will consider your request.

Email: vgarner@wakefield.gov.uk
Telephone: 0845 8 506 506

When reporting an accessibility problem, it is helpful if you can tell us:

  • the web address of the page you are having difficulty with
  • what you were trying to do
  • what problem you encountered
  • what device, browser or assistive technology you were using, if known.

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.

If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website's accessibility

We are committed to making this 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 issues described above.

We will continue to improve the accessibility of the website as part of our normal development and content management processes. Accessibility issues identified through user feedback, testing or development work will be considered for correction and prioritised according to their impact.

Third-party content

This website may contain content or services provided by third parties. We do not always have direct control over the accessibility of third-party content.

Where we identify accessibility issues with third-party content, we will work with the relevant provider where possible to encourage improvements or provide an alternative where appropriate.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 17 September 2026.

The website has been reviewed against the accessibility requirements of WCAG 2.2 AA. This review considered the website's current functionality, content and known accessibility issues. A full manual accessibility audit of all website content and functionality has not been undertaken.

We will review this accessibility statement regularly and update it when significant changes are made to the website or when further accessibility testing identifies additional issues.