Accessibility statement
This accessibility statement applies to content hosted on the wmca.org.uk domain (and its subdomains governance.wmca.org.uk and growth.wmca.org.uk).
This website is run by West Midlands Combined Authority. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
change colours, contrast levels and fonts in your browser
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)
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
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:
call 0345 303 6760
write to Customer Services, 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 10 days.
There is more information about what we can provide and our process in the WMCA's reasonable adjustments policy.
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, contact the Equalities Team:
call 0345 303 6760 and ask for the Equalities Team
write to Equalities Team, 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD
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
West Midlands Combined Authority is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Some images and icons do not have appropriate alt-text. This fails WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 1.1.1 Non-text Content. We will fix these by 5th December 2025.
The error message on some forms relies on colour to indicate form failure, rather than additional text. This fails WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics. We will fix these by 5th December 2025.
Some buttons do not have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 against adjacent colours. This fails WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 1.4.11 Non-Text Contrast. We will fix these by 5th December 2025.
Some elements are obscured by sticky headers or contrast ratios. This fails WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced). We will fix these by 5th December 2025.
Some labels and buttons need their contrast addressed when using the teal colour from the brand guidelines. This fails WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 2.5.3 Label in Name. We will fix these by 5th December 2025.
Areas still under review
We are reviewing use of the West Midlands Business Festival logo in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 1.4.5 Images of Text.
We are reviewing the space allocation on the website in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 1.4.12 Text Spacing.
We are reviewing forms and buttons on the website in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 1.4.1 Use of Colour.
We are reviewing the forms and elements in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.
We are reviewing the title of individual article pages in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 2.4.2 Page Titled and 2.4.6 Headings and Labels.
We are reviewing interactive elements of the website in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 2.4.7 Focus Visible.
We are reviewing clickable elements in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum).
We are reviewing form completion process in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 3.3.7 Redundant Entry.
We are reviewing all user interface components in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
We are reviewing page reloads in line with WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 4.1.3 Status Messages.
The compliance of these areas will be determined and addressed by 5th December 2025.
Areas of exemption at the time of accessibility audit
Due to no video, audio or animated elements featuring on the website, the following criteria are not appliable: 1.2.1 Audio-Only and Video-Only (Prerecorded), 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), 1.2.4 Captions (Live), 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded), 1.4.2 Audio Control, 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide, 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold, 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.5.7 Dragging Movements.
The website that has no pages that are relevant to WCAG (2.2) AA criterion 3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) and 3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum).
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 28 November 2025 following accessibility tests conducted by Leopard Co on the domain wmbf.org.uk, and by IceBlue on the associated booking and ticketing pages.
Every page that was live at the time of the tests has been reviewed in line with these guidelines.