Standards
To make sure that we meet the highest standards of access, we actively test and modify our pages to meet the required government level of accessibility, tested against the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) recommendations as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (external link).
Increase the font size on your browser
If you need to increase the size of the text on the screen your internet browser can do that for you.
- Simply hold down the Ctrl button and click the plus sign (+) to increase and the minus sign (-) to decrease.
The BBC have lots of other advice for making the web easier to use (external link).
Deaf Support Service for Wigan Deaf Community
We work with Topp Language Solutions to provide a remote text, email and video interpreter service for residents with a hearing impairment, available from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
To access the service, you will need to:
- Be a person who is deaf / BSL user
- Have a problem you need support with
- Live in Wigan Borough
Text or email our friendly team with a brief description of your issue and we’ll get you the support you need.
Useful websites
Contact us
If you or someone you know is experiencing problems accessing our website, or if you have any comments on its accessibility, please contact the web team and we will do our very best to help.