This website is run by Selby Town Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to navigate most of the website using just a keyboard.
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 is this website?
We aim to meet WCAG 2.1AA standard. We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like PDF, large print, easy read or audio recording:
Email us – admin@selbytowncouncil.gov.uk
Call us – 01757 708449
We will consider your request and get back to you in 7-14 days.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Selby Town 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 partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard or Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Disproportionate burden
Navigation and accessing information – some of the headings have been skipped. This means users may be confused or experience difficulty navigating.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations – PDFs and other documents
Some of our PDF’s and Word documents are essential to providing our services. For example, we have PDF’s with information on how users can access our services.
Third Party Content
Our website may link to third party websites and content. We are not responsible for these third party resources and their accessibility. If you need assistance from those third party, please contact the website owners
Preparation of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was prepared in 2020, and reviewed February 2026.
You can control the look and functionality of this website, depending on your computer settings. Most computers will have accessibility settings you can change including; the way the screen looks (e.g. changing; fonts, sizes, colours, etc), the way the keyboard or mouse works and possibly speaking and listening to commands as well as a range of other features.
As several organisations have already produced lots of very good content about how to make computers and websites more accessible, we have linked to these sites rather than duplicate their content.
My Web My Way produced by the BBC is a comprehensive site with loads of useful information and a wealth of accessibility links
If you’re a regular computer users then in Windows – Click on the ‘Start’ button, then ‘Programs’, then ‘Accessories’, then ‘Accessibility’.
Your browser will usually have controls which you can use to enlarge the text on your screen.
If you experience any problems with our pages, please contact us here and we will try to provide you with the information you need. Please let us know which page (including the page address/URL) you experienced problems with, and if you have any suggestions for how we could improve this page.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations. If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).