This accessibility statement applies to the website www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk.

This website is run by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
  • zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

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

We consider this website to be compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard. All issues identified in the most recent Government Digital Service monitoring audit have been fixed. If you find a problem we have missed, please tell us using the contact details below.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

  • email: info@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
  • call: +44 (0) 28 7034 7034
  • write to: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Cloonavin, 66 Portstewart Road, Coleraine, BT52 1EY

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 you think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us:

Enforcement procedure

The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’) in Northern Ireland. If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough 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 fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.

Issues identified in the 2025 monitoring audit (now resolved)

A Government Digital Service (GDS) monitoring audit (reference 2489-S-52) identified the following issues. All have now been fixed:

  • a block in the site header was not correctly structured within a list, failing WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) — fixed 7 July 2026
  • the header search button had no accessible name, failing WCAG 2.2 success criterion 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) — fixed 7 July 2026
  • keyboard focus could move to content hidden behind the open menu at 200% and 400% zoom, failing WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.11 (Focus Not Obscured) — fixed 7 July 2026
  • the search placeholder text did not meet minimum contrast when focused, failing WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast (Minimum)) — fixed 7 July 2026
  • the carousel slide-indicator dots had no visible keyboard focus, failing WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.7 (Focus Visible) — fixed 7 July 2026
  • an image of text with a non-descriptive link on the Coast & Countryside page, failing WCAG 2.2 success criteria 1.4.5 (Images of Text), 2.4.4 (Link Purpose) and 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) — replaced with real, styled HTML text
  • the ‘Annual Audit Letter 2024/25’ PDF was missing a document title and its cover heading did not meet minimum contrast, failing WCAG 2.2 success criteria 2.4.2 (Page Titled) and 1.4.3 (Contrast (Minimum)) — corrected and re-published 7 July 2026

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We have added accessibility checks to our publishing and development process to help prevent similar issues in future. This statement will be updated as any further issues are found and resolved.

Preparation of this statement

This statement was prepared on 7 July 2026. It was last reviewed on 7 July 2026.

This website was last tested in a Government Digital Service (GDS) accessibility monitoring audit (reference 2489-S-52). We used their findings, together with our own testing, to prepare this statement.