Accessibility Statement

The East Sussex Growth Hub is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We strive to make our website and all associated content as accessible and usable as possible, meeting the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 at level AA.

What we are doing to support accessibility

Our website has been designed to be accessible on desktop, tablet and mobile devices
Pages are tested to achieve a minimum Silktide accessibility score of 90+
Content is written in plain English and adheres to GDS guidelines for readability
All documents hosted on our website, such as templates and factsheets, are uploaded in accessible formats
We conduct regular audits and testing to identify and fix accessibility issues
Our site follows recognised development standards including clean HTML, keyboard navigation support, appropriate use of ARIA landmarks and focus-visible elements

Known accessibility issues

We are aware that some older PDF documents provided by third parties may not fully meet accessibility standards. These documents are being reviewed and will be updated or replaced with accessible alternatives wherever possible.

What to do if you cannot access parts of this website

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need information in a different format (such as large print, audio or accessible PDF), please contact us:

Email: growth.hub@eastsussex.gov.uk
Post: East Sussex Growth Hub, Economic Development Team (West-C), East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE

We will aim to respond to your request within five working days.

Reporting accessibility problems

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please let us know using the contact 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. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Statement Review

This statement was prepared on 8 July 2025. It is reviewed annually or whenever significant changes are made to the website.