PROPOSED OUTCOME: A repeatable upload, remediate and publish workflow, combined with a prioritised reduction of the historic PDF estate and clear evidence of action.
St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council is a public-sector body and must manage its website and published documents within the following framework. This is a practical summary rather than legal advice.
| Requirement | Practical implication for St Stephen in Brannel |
|---|---|
| Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018 (PSBAR) | Public-sector websites must be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust, meet WCAG 2.2 level AA unless a valid exception applies, and publish an accessibility statement that is reviewed regularly. |
| WCAG 2.2 AA | This is the standard currently used by GDS when monitoring public-sector websites. It covers website content and functionality, including in-scope documents such as PDFs. |
| Equality Act 2010 | The council’s digital duties sit alongside its obligation to make reasonable adjustments and provide accessible alternative formats where reasonably required. |
| AGAR Assertion 10 | The Practitioners’ Guide makes compliance with website and data-publication requirements visible within annual governance assurance for smaller authorities. |