Accessibility Statement for https://calderdalecreates.co.uk

This accessibility statement applies to https://calderdalecreates.co.uk. This website is run by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council as part of the CalderdaleCreates programme. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, you should be able to: 

• Change colours, contrast levels and fonts using your browser or device settings ● Zoom in without the text spilling off the screen 
• Navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software ● Listen to most of the website using a screen reader

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. 

How accessible this website is 

Checks in October 2025 found no user-facing accessibility errors and no visible contrast issues. Some non-critical advisory alerts may appear in user-submitted content (for example, longer or repeated image alt text). 

Feedback and contact information 

If you need information on this website in a different format (like accessible PDF, large print, easy read or audio), or if you find any accessibility problems not listed on this page, please email creativity@calderdale.gov.uk. We’ll consider your request and reply within 10 working days. 

If you cannot use the directory map, email us for directions or support. 

Enforcement procedure 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing 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 

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the accessibility regulations. 

Compliance status 

This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA due to the non-compliance listed below. 

Non-accessible content 

• 2.5.8 Target size (Minimum) – AA 

Some interactive elements may be smaller than 24 × 24 CSS pixels or may not have sufficient spacing from adjacent targets, particularly in decorative/supplementary controls (for example, carousel pagination dots) and components provided by third-party plugins. These controls have alternative mechanisms (e.g., next/previous buttons and keyboard operation). We may increase the hit area in a future update. 

All other success criteria tested are compliant (see audit notes). 

Preparation of this accessibility statement 

• Statement prepared: 10 October 2025; last reviewed 10 October 2025. ● This website was tested on 10 October 2025 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard. 
• Test method: self-assessment by CalderdaleCreates / Flying Duck Studio Lab using WAVE, Ally’s Elementor Scan, Accessibility Insights (manual), and manual

keyboard/screen-reader checks across representative templates (Home, About, News, Events, Join, Add Directory form, Directory archive and profile pages, Partners, Steering, Header and Footer).