Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2026

Our commitment

We are committed to making this website accessible to as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Accessibility features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

• Responsive design: The website works on different screen sizes and devices
• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard
• Semantic HTML: Proper heading structure and landmarks for screen readers
• Text alternatives: Images include alt text where appropriate
• Colour contrast: Text meets WCAG AA contrast requirements
• Focus indicators: Visible focus states for keyboard users
• Skip links: Navigation can be bypassed to reach main content
• Resizable text: Text can be resized using browser controls

Known limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations:

• Progress bar charts: Visual progress bars include title attributes but may not be fully accessible to all screen reader users. Numeric values are provided alongside charts.
• AI responses: The AI Q&A feature generates dynamic content that may not be immediately announced by all screen readers.
• PDF documents: Some linked PDF reports from public inquiries may not be fully accessible, as they are external documents.

We are working to address these issues and improve accessibility over time.

Browser and device compatibility

This website is designed to work with:

• Recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
• Screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
• Mobile devices and tablets
• Browser zoom up to 200%

How to customise your experience

You can adjust your browsing experience using your device or browser settings:

• Text size: Use Ctrl/Cmd + Plus/Minus to zoom in or out
• Colours: Use your browser's reader mode or high contrast settings
• Motion: If you prefer reduced motion, enable this in your device's accessibility settings

Feedback and contact

If you experience any accessibility barriers on this website, please let us know. We welcome your feedback and will do our best to address issues promptly.

Please contact us with:

• The web address (URL) of the page where you found the problem
• A description of the issue
• The assistive technology you were using (if any)