This accessibility statement applies to the website: https://blacksluiceidb.gov.uk/
This website is run by the Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board (BSIDB). We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
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Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen.
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Navigate the entire website using just a keyboard.
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Navigate the website using speech recognition software.
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Listen to the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of NVDA and VoiceOver).
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Access all data tables on mobile devices via accessible horizontal scrolling.
Compliance Status
This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.
Exemptions
While the core website is fully compliant, the following content is exempt from the regulations:
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
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Legacy PDFs and documents: Many of our historical PDFs (such as Board Minutes or Finance reports published before 23 September 2018) are scans of physical documents. The regulations do not require us to fix these documents if they’re not essential to providing our current services. However, all new PDFs published from 2026 onwards are created to be fully accessible.
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Third-party maps: Online maps and mapping services (such as Google Maps) are exempt from the regulations. However, we strive to provide essential location information in an accessible text format where possible.
Feedback and Contact Information
If you need information on this website in a different format, such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, or audio recording, please contact us:
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Email: mailbox@blacksluiceidb.gov.uk
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Call: 01205 821440
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Address: Station Road, Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 3PW
We will consider your request and get back to you within 10 working 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, please contact the Board using the details above.
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).
Technical Information about this Website’s Accessibility
Black Sluice IDB is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Preparation of this Statement
This statement was prepared on 9th February 2026. It was last reviewed on 9th February 2026.
This website was last tested on 9th February 2026. The test was carried out by the Board's web development team using a combination of automated testing tools (Axe and WAVE) and manual expert audit techniques, including:
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Keyboard-only navigation testing.
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Screen reader verification (VoiceOver/NVDA).
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Color contrast analysis of all hero and UI elements.
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Reflow and responsiveness testing at 300% zoom.
