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Website & Accessibility

General

  • No information shall be placed on the site without the prior knowledge and approval of the Clerk or Assistant Clerk.
  • No information will be placed on the site unless there is proof that it is correct.
  • The Clerk, Assistant Clerk and Chairperson will be the only people with passwords to enable information to be added to the site.
  • All will be checked before posting
  • The News section will be updated as and when there is accurate information
  • Information, which becomes out of date will be removed at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agendas of meetings will be placed on the site 4 days before the meeting (to allow time for members to receive their copy by post).
  • Minutes will appear on the site only after they have been checked and approved – typically one month after the date of the meeting.
  • The Budget may appear at the same time as the minutes (after it has been approved by the full Council).
  • This policy will be reviewed by the full council or appropriate sub-committee as and when required.
  • Soham Town Council does not support or endorse any other websites, facebook pages or other online media outlets, groups or organisations

Accessibility

  • The Council will endeavour to meet the requirements of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
  • In support of this intent, we will:-
    1. Conduct an initial audit using Government and ‘industry’ checklists;
    2. Ensure that the findings are sent to appropriate Council members;
    3. Act on the comments and feedback received to ensure that we are compliant;
    4. Make any changes as appropriate, including making changes and amendments using external advice/webmasters/website hosts as appropriate.