This website is run by North Kesteven District Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver).
We’re also making the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Accessibility statement
North Kesteven District Council is committed to making its website(s) accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This accessibility statement applies to the Business NK website (businessnk.co.uk).
Compliance status
This website(s) 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 reasons.
Non compliance with the accessibility regulations
- Some PDF documents on this site are not be structured so they’re accessible to a screen reader.
This fails WCAG 2.2 (A) success criterion 4.1.2 (name, role value).- We can provide documents in braille, if requested, with a turnaround time of approximately 10 working days – sometimes more for very large documents.
- We can provide documents in larger print and alternative languages on request with a turnaround time of 5 working days.
- Some PDF documents on this site on this site do not have high enough contrast between the text and the background colours
This fails WCAG 2.2 (A) 1.4.3 (Contrast (Minimum)) - Some PDF documents on this site do not have document titles
This fails WCAG 2.2 (A) 2.4.2 (Page titled) - Some PDF documents on this site do not have appropriate alternate text, some have no alternate text where this should be provided
This fails WCAG 2.2 (A) success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text content) - Not all Images have appropriate alternate text, some have no alternate text where this should be provided
This fails WCAG 2.2 (A) success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text content) - Some pages have forms provided by the “JetPack” plugin, these forms do not use status messages to inform assistive technology of success or errors in completing the forms
This fails WCAG 2.2 (AA) Success Criterion 4.1.3 (Status Messages)
Content not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
- Several pages have Google maps embedded (for example: Robin Rose Bakes & Books) – maps are out of scope of the accessibility regulations.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 24 November 2025.
This website is tested and reviewed on a continuous basis. These tests are a combination of automated and manual checks using the Acquia Optimize Web Accessibility tool
The statement was last reviewed on 24 November 2025.
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:
- send us a message using the General Enquiries form
- call (01529) 414155.
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 14 days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, send us a message using the General Enquiries form.
Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person
We provide a text relay service for people who are D/deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment.
Our council offices have audio induction loops, or if you contact us before your visit we can arrange a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.
Find out how to contact North Kesteven District Council.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
North Kesteven District 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 website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
How we tested this website
This website is tested and reviewed on a continuous basis. These tests are a combination of automated and manual checks using the Acquia Optimize Web Accessibility tool
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