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 believe this website is fully accessible and meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard. All issues identified in our most recent accessibility monitoring test have been fixed. If you find any problem that we have missed, please let us know 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 think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, 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.

Recent improvements

A Government Digital Service (GDS) accessibility monitoring test identified the following issues, which have all now been fixed:

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

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 on 8 May 2026 against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard. The test was carried out by the Government Digital Service (GDS) as part of its public sector accessibility monitoring programme.