Accessibility Statement

Amber Valley Borough Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This accessibility statement applies to www.visitambervalley.com.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliance(s) and the exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reason(s):

(a) non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

• WCAG 1.1.1 Non-text content
  The document has multiple images that do not have alternative text
• WCAG 1.3.1 Info and Relationships:
  The document has elements that are not correctly tagged.
• WCAG 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
  The carousel at the top of the homepage cannot be paused, stopped or hidden
• WCAG 2.4.7 Focus Visible
  The keyboard focus is not visible on multiple elements within the cookie banner (our cookie banner is provided by third party content CookieBot)
• WCAG 1.4.3 Contrast (minimum): Elements must have sufficient colour contrast.
  There are multiple elements across the cookie banner that do not have sufficient colour contrast. (our cookie banner is provided by third party content CookieBot)
• WCAG 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
  Some links on the main menu navigational menu, become obscured when the ReachDeck accessibility tool is expanded. (our ReachDeck tool is provided by third party content Text Help Ltd)
• WCAG 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
  Form elements must have labels. (our online forms are provided by third party content UMBRACO Forms)

ReachDeck Toolbar

We’ve added the ReachDeck Toolbar to our site. If you struggle with reading, have a visual impairment, or prefer to read in your own language, the ReachDeck Toolbar can help. Find out more.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 26 July 2023

The statement was last reviewed on 31 October 2025, following an independent evaluation of the website carried out by a third party.

We review this statement and the accessibility of the website at least once a year, or sooner if significant changes are made to the site.

Feedback and contact information

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.

If you find any problems not listed on this page, think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, or need information in a different format (such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille), please contact us at tourism@ambervalley.gov.uk.

We’ll consider your request and get back to you 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).

Website: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
Telephone: 0808 800 0082