Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for Watford Actually

Watford Actually is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites

and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the

non-compliances listed below.

Non-accessible content

The website does not reflow correctly at 400% zoom, requiring both horizontal and vertical scrolling
Content within dropdown menus overflows the screen at high zoom and cannot be scrolled
Content triggered on hover or focus cannot be dismissed easily or reliably
Poor colour contrast on hover across multiple interactive elements, including form error messages
Missing accessible text on icons and buttons, including navigation and video controls
Keyboard focus is not visible on certain interactive elements
Some buttons and icons are too small or closely spaced
Some links are not descriptive, not visible to screen readers, or do not receive keyboard focus

We are actively working to address these issues and improve accessibility across the site.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 22nd October 2025.

The review was based on feedback from the Central Government Accessibility Monitoring Team and self-assessment

carried out by Watford Actually.

Feedback and contact information

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed above or think

we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please email communications@watford.gov.uk.

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

We’ll consider your request and respond within 10 working days.

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 (the ‘accessibility regulations’).

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