Accessibility Statement
Swanmore Parish Council is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility and usability of our site, and we adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or have any feedback, please let us know.
This statement was last updated on 28th May 2026.
What web accessibility is
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of AA. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use.
As part of this effort, we have also:
Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
Set the language of the site
Set the content order of the site’s pages
Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
Added alternative text to images
Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
Reduced the use of motion on the site
Ensured all files on the site are accessible
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, please contact us:
Email: clerk@swanmore-pc.gov.uk
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Phone: 01489 890651
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Address: Suite A, Hollythorns House, New Rd, Swanmore, Southampton SO32 2NW