Accessibility statement

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

This accessibility statement applies to https://data.southwark.gov.uk/

Compliance status

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

Non-accessible content

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

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations:

  1. Not all the buttons change appearance when they are selected by a keyboard. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.7 Focus Visible.
  2. Not all form fields appear sufficiently distinct from their surroundings. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast.
  3. Some input fields do not identify their purpose programmatically. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 3.5 Identify Input Purpose.
  4. In some instances, the colour of text does not sufficiently contrast with its background color. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).
  5. Not all text placed over images or gradients has sufficient contrast. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).
  6. Not all functional components within this website are identified consistently (i.e. their names, labels and alternative text are consistent). This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 3.2.4 Consistent Identification.
  7. Navigational mechanisms that are repeated on multiple webpages are not always consistent. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.3 Consistent Navigation.
  8. In some instances, error messages provided to users are not clear. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 3.3.3 Error Suggestion.
  9. Not all headings describe the topic or purpose of the content. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.6 Headings and Labels.
  10. This website does not always offer multiple ways to access a page (e.g. a search engine). This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.5 Multiple Ways.
  11. In some instances, images are used to convey text. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion AA 1.4.5 Images of text.
  12. Users are not always given ways to confirm, correct, or reverse important submissions. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion AA 3.3.4.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 5th February 2025.

This website was tested in February 2025 using Silktide’s digital accessibility platform with additional testing by council staff.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

Email: siip@southwark.gov.uk

We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 28 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).