# Accessibility bug reports — go.walsall.gov.uk, week 2026-W44

36 issue type(s) from 1984 pages scanned. Generated 2026-11-04 by [vital-scans](https://github.com/mgifford/vital-core), following [accessibility bug-reporting best practices](https://mgifford.github.io/ACCESSIBILITY.md/examples/ACCESSIBILITY_BUG_REPORTING_BEST_PRACTICES.html).

> Automated checks find roughly a third of accessibility barriers. Fields marked "requires manual testing" cannot be observed by an automated scan and need a human with assistive technology.

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## Target size is at least 24×24 CSS pixels or has spacing (Minimum) (WCAG 2.5.8)

**Bug ID:** `VS-c79d046d`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-179ad9b3`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-archives-0/research-resources  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 2.5.8 — Target Size (Minimum) (Level AA)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r113` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r113))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 2 instances; 2 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Target size is at least 24×24 CSS pixels or has spacing (Minimum). Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r113 on 2 of 1984 scanned pages (2 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-archives-0/research-resources.
2. Locate the element: <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse_32363_online-catalogues">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r113 against WCAG 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum).

### Impact
Affects Limited manipulation/strength (13.0%), Limited reach (2.0%), Limited vision (2.4%).
- **Limited manipulation/strength** (13.0% of population)
- **Limited reach** (2.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-archives-0/research-resources
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A420&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r113

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-archives-0/research-resources
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A420&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35

---

## Images must have alternative text (WCAG 1.1.1)

**Bug ID:** `VS-e7578ea4`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-9074b4dd`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-council-flies-flag-commonwealth-day-2026  
**XPath / selector:** `img[src=""]`  
**WCAG SC:** 1.1.1 — Non-text Content (Level A)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `image-alt` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/image-alt?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Critical  
**Frequency:** 3 instances; 3 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<img class="figure-img figure-img-- img-fluid" src="[REDACTED]">
```

### Description
Images must have alternative text. Detected by axe-core rule image-alt on 3 of 1984 scanned pages (3 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-council-flies-flag-commonwealth-day-2026.
2. Locate the element: img[src=""]
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule image-alt against WCAG 1.1.1 Non-text Content.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability (11.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability** (11.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-council-flies-flag-commonwealth-day-2026
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/two-people-caught-and-fined-littering-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/digital-skills-boost-womens-organisation-walsall-thanks-donation-scheme

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Give every <img> a meaningful alt attribute. Use alt="" only for decorative images so screen readers skip them.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/image-alt?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-council-flies-flag-commonwealth-day-2026
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/two-people-caught-and-fined-littering-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/digital-skills-boost-womens-organisation-walsall-thanks-donation-scheme

---

## Certain ARIA roles must contain particular children (WCAG 1.3.1)

**Bug ID:** `VS-57a7e341`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-9429bb8d`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning  
**XPath / selector:** `#Google\ Basic\ Consents`  
**WCAG SC:** 1.3.1 — Info and Relationships (Level A)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `aria-required-children` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-required-children?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Critical  
**Frequency:** 1940 instances; 1940 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<li id="Google Basic Consents" class="qc-cmp2-list-item qc-cmp2-expanded" role="list"></li>
```

### Description
Certain ARIA roles must contain particular children. Detected by axe-core rule aria-required-children on 1940 of 1984 scanned pages (1940 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning.
2. Locate the element: #Google\ Basic\ Consents
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule aria-required-children against WCAG 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability (11.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability** (11.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-walsall-shares-wisdom-primary-school-councillors
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/current-planning-policy/black-country-core-strategy
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-policy%2Fhousing-land-supply&rating=Ok&title=Housing+land+supply
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-moves-forward-plans-improve-access-nature-across-borough&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+moves+forward+with+plans+to+improve+access+to+nature+across+the+borough
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-residents-invited-book-their-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-heritage-strategy/apply-heritage-spark-grant
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/open-data/datasets/spending-transparency-2017/spending-transparency-2012
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/rhyme-time-0

…and more — 1940 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__aria-required-children.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Add the child roles this container role requires (e.g. a list needs listitem children).

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-required-children?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6

---

## Certain ARIA roles must be contained by particular parents (WCAG 1.3.1)

**Bug ID:** `VS-86e90d4f`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-f6d344d5`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning  
**XPath / selector:** `button[aria-label="Opt-Outs"]`  
**WCAG SC:** 1.3.1 — Info and Relationships (Level A)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `aria-required-parent` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-required-parent?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Critical  
**Frequency:** 3880 instances; 1940 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<button role="listitem" class="qc-cmp2-list-item-header" aria-live="polite"></button>
```

### Description
Certain ARIA roles must be contained by particular parents. Detected by axe-core rule aria-required-parent on 1940 of 1984 scanned pages (3880 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning.
2. Locate the element: button[aria-label="Opt-Outs"]
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule aria-required-parent against WCAG 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability (11.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability** (11.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-walsall-shares-wisdom-primary-school-councillors
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/current-planning-policy/black-country-core-strategy
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-policy%2Fhousing-land-supply&rating=Ok&title=Housing+land+supply
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-moves-forward-plans-improve-access-nature-across-borough&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+moves+forward+with+plans+to+improve+access+to+nature+across+the+borough
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-residents-invited-book-their-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-heritage-strategy/apply-heritage-spark-grant
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/open-data/datasets/spending-transparency-2017/spending-transparency-2012
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/rhyme-time-0

…and more — 1940 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__aria-required-parent.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Place this ARIA role inside its required parent role (e.g. an option must be inside a listbox).

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-required-parent?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6

---

## <ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements (WCAG 1.3.1)

**Bug ID:** `VS-651ffc9c`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-a0bdbdf6`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning  
**XPath / selector:** `.css-12exy1k`  
**WCAG SC:** 1.3.1 — Info and Relationships (Level A)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `list` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/list?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Critical  
**Frequency:** 3880 instances; 1940 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<ul class="qc-cmp2-consent-list css-12exy1k"></ul>
```

### Description
<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements. Detected by axe-core rule list on 1940 of 1984 scanned pages (3880 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning.
2. Locate the element: .css-12exy1k
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule list against WCAG 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability (11.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability** (11.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-walsall-shares-wisdom-primary-school-councillors
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/current-planning-policy/black-country-core-strategy
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-policy%2Fhousing-land-supply&rating=Ok&title=Housing+land+supply
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-moves-forward-plans-improve-access-nature-across-borough&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+moves+forward+with+plans+to+improve+access+to+nature+across+the+borough
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-residents-invited-book-their-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-heritage-strategy/apply-heritage-spark-grant
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/open-data/datasets/spending-transparency-2017/spending-transparency-2012
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/rhyme-time-0

…and more — 1940 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__list.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Use <ul>/<ol> with only <li> children for lists; don't fake lists with <div>s.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/list?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6

---

## Element has its required owned elements (WCAG 1.3.1)

**Bug ID:** `VS-f783394a`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-d6097011`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 1.3.1 — Info and Relationships (Level A)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r68` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r68))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 2004 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Element has its required owned elements. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r68 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (2004 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: <ul class="qc-cmp2-consent-list css-12exy1k">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r68 against WCAG 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability (11.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability** (11.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r68.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r68

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## Element in required WAI-ARIA context role (WCAG 1.3.1)

**Bug ID:** `VS-44eeb16c`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-0ddc2ac6`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 1.3.1 — Info and Relationships (Level A)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r42` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r42))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 1998 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Element in required WAI-ARIA context role. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r42 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (1998 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: <button role="listitem" class="qc-cmp2-list-item-header" aria-label="Opt-Outs" aria-live="polite">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r42 against WCAG 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability (11.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability** (11.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r42.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r42

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## Links must have discernible text (WCAG 2.4.4)

**Bug ID:** `VS-4c90b646`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-e9fe47ac`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/anticipation-builds-new-digital-skills-hub-coming-bloxwich-town-centre  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 2.4.4 — Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `link-name` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/link-name?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 2 instances; 1 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<a href="https://bloxwich-launchpad.walsall.gov.uk/events/business-and-skills-expo"> </a>
```

### Description
Links must have discernible text. Detected by axe-core rule link-name on 1 of 1984 scanned pages (2 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/anticipation-builds-new-digital-skills-hub-coming-bloxwich-town-centre.
2. Locate the element: p:nth-child(3) > a:nth-child(1)
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule link-name against WCAG 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context).

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability (11.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability** (11.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/anticipation-builds-new-digital-skills-hub-coming-bloxwich-town-centre

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Give the link discernible text. Avoid empty links and icon-only links without an aria-label.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/link-name?application=axeAPI

---

## Link has accessible name (WCAG 2.4.4)

**Bug ID:** `VS-f1205d2a`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-28ebd979`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/anticipation-builds-new-digital-skills-hub-coming-bloxwich-town-centre  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 2.4.4 — Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r11` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r11))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 2 instances; 1 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Link has accessible name. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r11 on 1 of 1984 scanned pages (2 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/anticipation-builds-new-digital-skills-hub-coming-bloxwich-town-centre.
2. Locate the element: <a href="https://bloxwich-launchpad.walsall.gov.uk/events/business-and-skills-expo">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r11 against WCAG 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context).

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability (11.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited cognitive, language, or learning ability** (11.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/anticipation-builds-new-digital-skills-hub-coming-bloxwich-town-centre

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Give the link an accessible name via text content or aria-label.

See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r11

---

## Buttons must have discernible text (WCAG 4.1.2)

**Bug ID:** `VS-64112c18`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-e7298c00`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 4.1.2 — Name, Role, Value (Level A)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `button-name` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/button-name?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Critical  
**Frequency:** 13580 instances; 1940 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<button tabindex="0" role="switch" aria-checked="false" class="qc-cmp2-toggle css-w01txj"><div class="toggle"></div><p class="text off">[text omitted]</p></button>
```

### Description
Buttons must have discernible text. Detected by axe-core rule button-name on 1940 of 1984 scanned pages (13580 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning.
2. Locate the element: .qc-cmp2-expandable-info:nth-child(1) > .qc-cmp2-toggle-switch > .qc-cmp2-toggle.css-w01txj[role="switch"]
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule button-name against WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited manipulation/strength (13.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited manipulation/strength** (13.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-walsall-shares-wisdom-primary-school-councillors
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/current-planning-policy/black-country-core-strategy
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-policy%2Fhousing-land-supply&rating=Ok&title=Housing+land+supply
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-moves-forward-plans-improve-access-nature-across-borough&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+moves+forward+with+plans+to+improve+access+to+nature+across+the+borough
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-residents-invited-book-their-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-heritage-strategy/apply-heritage-spark-grant
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/open-data/datasets/spending-transparency-2017/spending-transparency-2012
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/rhyme-time-0

…and more — 1940 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__button-name.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Give the button an accessible name via its text content, aria-label, or aria-labelledby.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/button-name?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6

---

## ARIA attributes must conform to valid values (WCAG 4.1.2)

**Bug ID:** `VS-f65b0c1e`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-af36d20c`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care-commissioning  
**XPath / selector:** `#contactus`  
**WCAG SC:** 4.1.2 — Name, Role, Value (Level A)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `aria-valid-attr-value` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-valid-attr-value?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Critical  
**Frequency:** 46 instances; 46 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<a id="contactus" class="--" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="1">


      
  </a>
```

### Description
ARIA attributes must conform to valid values. Detected by axe-core rule aria-valid-attr-value on 46 of 1984 scanned pages (46 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care-commissioning.
2. Locate the element: #contactus
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule aria-valid-attr-value against WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited manipulation/strength (13.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited manipulation/strength** (13.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care-commissioning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/trading-standards
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/births
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/free-school-meals
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/council-tax
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/biography-current-mayor-walsall/mayoral-invitations
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/policing-and-public-safety/stray-lost-or-dangerous-dogs
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/contact-walsall-council
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/doing-business-with-the-council/pay-invoice-sent-council
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/consultations/budget-consultation
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/open-data
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/help-live-home/shared-lives-scheme
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/fostering/types-foster-carers/connected-foster-carers
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/street-care-and-cleaning/seized-vehicles
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/council-tax
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/benefits/blue-badge-scheme
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/business-rates
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/family-help/apply-volunteer-walsall-right-4-children
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/talking-us-and-holding-us-account
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/licensing-and-regulation/animal-licensing
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/benefits
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/assets-community-value
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/boats-and-caravans/traveller-caravan-count

…and more — 46 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__aria-valid-attr-value.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Fix the ARIA attribute value — it must reference a real id or use an allowed value.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-valid-attr-value?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care-commissioning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/trading-standards

---

## Form field has accessible name (WCAG 4.1.2)

**Bug ID:** `VS-32a82bd9`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-a48e6078`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 4.1.2 — Name, Role, Value (Level A)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r8` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r8))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 6993 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Form field has accessible name. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r8 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (6993 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: <button tabindex="0" role="switch" aria-checked="false" class="qc-cmp2-toggle css-w01txj">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r8 against WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited manipulation/strength (13.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited manipulation/strength** (13.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r8.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Associate the form field with a label.

See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r8

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes (WCAG 4.1.2)

**Bug ID:** `VS-c6c7b9a1`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-ebb1c464`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21  
**XPath / selector:** `.js-form-type-textfield`  
**WCAG SC:** 4.1.2 — Name, Role, Value (Level A)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `aria-prohibited-attr` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-prohibited-attr?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 419 instances; 419 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<div aria-labelledby="edit-url-label" class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-textfield form-item-url js-form-item-url mb-4"></div>
```

### Description
Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes. Detected by axe-core rule aria-prohibited-attr on 419 of 1984 scanned pages (419 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21.
2. Locate the element: .js-form-type-textfield
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule aria-prohibited-attr against WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited manipulation/strength (13.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited manipulation/strength** (13.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-policy%2Fhousing-land-supply&rating=Ok&title=Housing+land+supply
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-moves-forward-plans-improve-access-nature-across-borough&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+moves+forward+with+plans+to+improve+access+to+nature+across+the+borough
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fbloxwich-launchpad-celebrates-first-year-supporting-residents-and-businesses&rating=Poor&title=Bloxwich+Launchpad+celebrates+first+year+of+supporting+residents+and+businesses+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fpeople-and-communities%2Fwalsall-connected-get-help-get-online&rating=Poor&title=Walsall+Connected+-+get+help+to+get+online
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-councillor-awarded-mbe-kings-birthday-honours&rating=Good&title=Walsall+councillor+awarded+MBE+in+King%E2%80%99s+birthday+honours
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-trading-standards-ensures-road-safety-and-borough-wide-weighbridge-inspection&rating=Good&title=Walsall+Trading+Standards+ensures+road+safety+and+borough-wide+Weighbridge+inspection
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fbusiness%2Fmarkets-street-trading-and-car-boot-sales&rating=Ok&title=Markets%2C+street+trading+and+car+boot+sales
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fhealth-and-social-care%2Flooking-after-your-mental-health%2Fmental-health-and-wellbeing-support&rating=Ok&title=Mental+health+and+wellbeing+support
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-parents-urged-ensure-children-get-mmr-vaccination&rating=Good&title=Walsall+parents+urged+to+ensure+children+get+MMR+vaccination
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fyour-council%2Fprivacy-statement%2Fweb-and-cookie-notice&rating=Poor&title=Web+and+Cookie+Notice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-together-shortlisted-2024-lgc-awards&rating=Good&title=Walsall+Together+shortlisted+in+the+2024+LGC+Awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fupdated-statement-toxic-chemical-spillage-245pm-16-august-2024&rating=Poor&title=Updated+statement+-+Toxic+chemical+spillage+-+2.45pm%2C+16+August+2024
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fhousing%2Ffinding-home%2Fhousing-associations-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Housing+associations+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fhealth-and-social-care%2Fhelp-live-home%2Fshared-lives-scheme&rating=Poor&title=Shared+Lives+scheme
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fhealth-and-social-care%2Ftalking-us-and-holding-us-account&rating=Good&title=Talking+to+us+and+holding+us+to+account
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fnew-birth-registration-service-open-one-walsall-councils-family-hubs&rating=Good&title=New+birth+registration+service+to+open+at+one+of+Walsall+Council%E2%80%99s+Family+Hubs
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-householders%2Fget-advice-you-start-your-application&rating=Ok&title=Get+advice+before+you+start+your+application
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fbins%2Fbusiness-waste-&rating=Poor&title=Commercial+waste
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fbenefits%2Fextra-help-you-may-be-able-get&rating=Ok&title=Extra+help+you+may+be+able+to+get
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Ffeedback&rating=Ok&title=Feedback
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-residents-encouraged-get-active-move-your-way-campaign&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+residents+encouraged+to+get+active+with+Move+Your+Way+campaign

…and more — 419 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__aria-prohibited-attr.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-prohibited-attr?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-policy%2Fhousing-land-supply&rating=Ok&title=Housing+land+supply
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-moves-forward-plans-improve-access-nature-across-borough&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+moves+forward+with+plans+to+improve+access+to+nature+across+the+borough

---

## Frames must have an accessible name (WCAG 4.1.2)

**Bug ID:** `VS-ded2e574`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-3f76c7ea`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 4.1.2 — Name, Role, Value (Level A)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `frame-title` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/frame-title?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 8 instances; 4 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Frames must have an accessible name. Detected by axe-core rule frame-title on 4 of 1984 scanned pages (8 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos.
2. Locate the element: .wc-iframe.w-100.my-4:nth-child(3) > iframe[title=""][name=""][height="500"]
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule frame-title against WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

### Impact
Affects Without vision (1.0%), Limited vision (2.4%), Limited manipulation/strength (13.0%).
- **Without vision** (1.0% of population)
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Limited manipulation/strength** (13.0% of population)

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/early-help/early-help-parents/emotional-health-and-wellbeing
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/family-help/health-and-wellbeing-your-family/emotional-health-and
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/bins/find-household-waste-recycling-centres-tips/fryers-road-household-waste-recycling-centre

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Give every <iframe> a descriptive title attribute.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/frame-title?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/early-help/early-help-parents/emotional-health-and-wellbeing
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/family-help/health-and-wellbeing-your-family/emotional-health-and

---

## Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds (WCAG 1.4.3)

**Bug ID:** `VS-add7d7b2`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-be8d563e`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 1.4.3 — Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)  
**Rule:** axe-core — `color-contrast` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/color-contrast?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Critical  
**Frequency:** 4995 instances; 1940 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<p class="css-jg567y">[text omitted]</p>
```

### Description
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds. Detected by axe-core rule color-contrast on 1940 of 1984 scanned pages (4995 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning.
2. Locate the element: div:nth-child(2) > .css-cf00qb > .css-jg567y
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule color-contrast against WCAG 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).

### Impact
Affects Limited vision (2.4%), Without color perception (4.5%).
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Without color perception** (4.5% of population)

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-walsall-shares-wisdom-primary-school-councillors
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/current-planning-policy/black-country-core-strategy
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-policy%2Fhousing-land-supply&rating=Ok&title=Housing+land+supply
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-moves-forward-plans-improve-access-nature-across-borough&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+moves+forward+with+plans+to+improve+access+to+nature+across+the+borough
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-residents-invited-book-their-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-heritage-strategy/apply-heritage-spark-grant
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/open-data/datasets/spending-transparency-2017/spending-transparency-2012
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/rhyme-time-0

…and more — 1940 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__color-contrast.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Increase the contrast between text and its background to at least 4.5:1 (3:1 for large text). Check both light and dark modes.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/color-contrast?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6

---

## Text has minimum contrast (WCAG 1.4.3)

**Bug ID:** `VS-cecdb064`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-f7e99f4b`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 1.4.3 — Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r69` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r69))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 2558 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Text has minimum contrast. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r69 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (2558 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: text: "Opted In"
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r69 against WCAG 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).

### Impact
Affects Limited vision (2.4%), Without color perception (4.5%).
- **Limited vision** (2.4% of population)
- **Without color perception** (4.5% of population)

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r69.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Increase text contrast to meet WCAG AA (4.5:1, or 3:1 for large text).

See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r69

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## Text has enhanced contrast (WCAG 1.4.6)

**Bug ID:** `VS-d7085353`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-646b1e0b`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 1.4.6 — Contrast (Enhanced) (Level AAA)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r66` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r66))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 20839 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Text has enhanced contrast. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r66 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (20839 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: text: "IAB’s List of Downstream Participants"
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r66 against WCAG 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced).

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r66.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Increase text contrast to meet WCAG AAA (7:1).

See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r66

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## Paragraph font size uses a relative unit (WCAG 1.4.8)

**Bug ID:** `VS-975970b2`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-fbf54eba`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 1.4.8 — Visual Presentation (Level AAA)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r74` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r74))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 11387 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Paragraph font size uses a relative unit. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r74 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (11387 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: <p class="qc-cmp2-list-item-title">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r74 against WCAG 1.4.8 Visual Presentation.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r74.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r74

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## Paragraph line height is at least 1.5 (WCAG 1.4.8)

**Bug ID:** `VS-379459f1`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-2208081b`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 1.4.8 — Visual Presentation (Level AAA)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r73` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r73))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 7843 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Paragraph line height is at least 1.5. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r73 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (7843 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: <p id="qc-usp-title" class="qc-usp-title">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r73 against WCAG 1.4.8 Visual Presentation.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r73.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r73

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## Target size is at least 44×44 CSS pixels (Enhanced) (WCAG 2.5.5)

**Bug ID:** `VS-3f5c7d1f`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-cb53cc4d`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** 2.5.5 — Target Size (Enhanced) (Level AAA)  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r111` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r111))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 21249 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Target size is at least 44×44 CSS pixels (Enhanced). Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r111 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (21249 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: <button tabindex="0" aria-label="Close" aria-pressed="false" class="qc-usp-close-icon">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r111 against WCAG 2.5.5 Target Size (Enhanced).

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r111.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r111

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## All page content should be contained by landmarks (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-6fcc83f7`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-f18df681`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning  
**XPath / selector:** `.focusable`  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** axe-core — `region` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/region?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 2486 instances; 1940 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<a href="" class="visually-hidden focusable">[text omitted]</a>
```

### Description
All page content should be contained by landmarks. Detected by axe-core rule region on 1940 of 1984 scanned pages (2486 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning.
2. Locate the element: .focusable
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule region.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-walsall-shares-wisdom-primary-school-councillors
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/current-planning-policy/black-country-core-strategy
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-policy%2Fhousing-land-supply&rating=Ok&title=Housing+land+supply
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-moves-forward-plans-improve-access-nature-across-borough&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+moves+forward+with+plans+to+improve+access+to+nature+across+the+borough
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-residents-invited-book-their-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-heritage-strategy/apply-heritage-spark-grant
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/open-data/datasets/spending-transparency-2017/spending-transparency-2012
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/rhyme-time-0

…and more — 1940 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__region.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Wrap all page content in landmarks (header, nav, main, footer) so users can navigate by region.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/region?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6

---

## Paragraph text is not all uppercase (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-0367a26b`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-e5ec42f0`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r72` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r72))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 999 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Paragraph text is not all uppercase. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r72 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (999 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: <p class="strapline mt-3 mt-md-3">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r72.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r72.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r72

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## Text is included in a landmark (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-bf34ea5c`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-c18be945`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r57` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r57))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 1915 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Text is included in a landmark. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r57 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (1915 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: text: "
      Skip to main content
    "
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r57.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r57.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r57

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## First focusable element is link to main content (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-ef80cb46`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-aa242c2d`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu  
**XPath / selector:** `{"type":"document","children":[{"type":"type","name":"html","publicId":null,"sys`  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r87` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r87))  
**Severity:** Serious  
**Frequency:** 999 instances; 999 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
First focusable element is link to main content. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r87 on 999 of 1984 scanned pages (999 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu.
2. Locate the element: {"type":"document","children":[{"type":"type","name":"html","publicId":null,"sys
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r87.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/reading-friends-23
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/private-rented-accommodation
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/christmas-miracle-needed-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers/check-planning-history-building-or-piece-land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-celebrates-community-inter-faith-dinner-pakistani-consulate
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/inflatable-and-floats-session-oak-park-active-living-centre-0
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/matchbox-monsters-family-drop-afternoon

…and more — 999 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r87.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r87

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5

---

## ARIA role should be appropriate for the element (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-3abe35e1`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-4fac2f41`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning  
**XPath / selector:** `button[aria-label="Opt-Outs"]`  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** axe-core — `aria-allowed-role` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-allowed-role?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 5820 instances; 1940 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<button role="listitem" class="qc-cmp2-list-item-header" aria-live="polite"></button>
```

### Description
ARIA role should be appropriate for the element. Detected by axe-core rule aria-allowed-role on 1940 of 1984 scanned pages (5820 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning.
2. Locate the element: button[aria-label="Opt-Outs"]
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule aria-allowed-role.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/mayor-walsall-shares-wisdom-primary-school-councillors
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/stitchers-and-skivers-adult-craft-group-afternoon-5
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-councils-envirocrime-trailer-continues-fly-tipping-fight-next-stop-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/board-games
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/finance-team-walsall-council-shortlisted-2024-public-finance-awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/clayhanger-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/current-planning-policy/black-country-core-strategy
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fplanning-and-building-control%2Fplanning-policy%2Fhousing-land-supply&rating=Ok&title=Housing+land+supply
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-moves-forward-plans-improve-access-nature-across-borough&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+moves+forward+with+plans+to+improve+access+to+nature+across+the+borough
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-residents-invited-book-their-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/knit-and-natter-4
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-heritage-strategy/apply-heritage-spark-grant
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf/haf-and-send
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/open-data/datasets/spending-transparency-2017/spending-transparency-2012
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-countryside-and-nature-reserves/barr-beacon-local-nature-reserve/barr-beacon-event-videos
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/1-2-1-beginner-ict-learning-streetly-0
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/rhyme-time-0

…and more — 1940 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__aria-allowed-role.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Remove or change the ARIA role — it isn't allowed on this element type.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/aria-allowed-role?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/junior-paint-master-workshop-rob-conway-morning
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/avian-flu
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/saturday-storytime-6

---

## aria attribute is permitted for element role (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-0d0762b8`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-e05344b9`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21  
**XPath / selector:** `@aria-labelledby="edit-overall-rating-good-label"`  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r18` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r18))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 1683 instances; 284 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
aria attribute is permitted for element role. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r18 on 284 of 1984 scanned pages (1683 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21.
2. Locate the element: @aria-labelledby="edit-overall-rating-good-label"
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r18.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fchildren-and-young-people%2Fsafeguarding-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Safeguarding+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fparks-and-green-spaces%2Fvisit-our-parks-and-play-areas%2Fclayhanger-park&rating=Good&title=Clayhanger+Park
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/whats-walsall-april-2026
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fbloxwich-launchpad-celebrates-first-year-supporting-residents-and-businesses&rating=Poor&title=Bloxwich+Launchpad+celebrates+first+year+of+supporting+residents+and+businesses+
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fpeople-and-communities%2Fwalsall-connected-get-help-get-online&rating=Poor&title=Walsall+Connected+-+get+help+to+get+online
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-councillor-awarded-mbe-kings-birthday-honours&rating=Good&title=Walsall+councillor+awarded+MBE+in+King%E2%80%99s+birthday+honours
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fbusiness%2Fmarkets-street-trading-and-car-boot-sales&rating=Ok&title=Markets%2C+street+trading+and+car+boot+sales
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fhealth-and-social-care%2Flooking-after-your-mental-health%2Fmental-health-and-wellbeing-support&rating=Ok&title=Mental+health+and+wellbeing+support
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/easter-holiday-fun-returns-walsall-leisure-centres-packed-activities-families
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fyour-council%2Fprivacy-statement%2Fweb-and-cookie-notice&rating=Poor&title=Web+and+Cookie+Notice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-together-shortlisted-2024-lgc-awards&rating=Good&title=Walsall+Together+shortlisted+in+the+2024+LGC+Awards
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fhousing%2Ffinding-home%2Fhousing-associations-walsall&rating=Poor&title=Housing+associations+in+Walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/volunteers-spruce-willenhall-memorial-park
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fbenefits%2Fextra-help-you-may-be-able-get&rating=Ok&title=Extra+help+you+may+be+able+to+get
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Ffeedback&rating=Ok&title=Feedback
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwalsall-residents-encouraged-get-active-move-your-way-campaign&rating=Ok&title=Walsall+residents+encouraged+to+get+active+with+Move+Your+Way+campaign
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events?category=233
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events?category=233&page=1
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fstreet-racing-injunction-review-hearing-next-week-0&rating=Ok&title=Street+racing+injunction+review+hearing+next+week
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/events?page=0&venue=415
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Freport%2Freport-fly-tip-private-land&rating=Poor&title=Report+a+fly-tip+on+private+land
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fwalsall-libraries%2Fresources%2Freservation&rating=Poor&title=Reservation

…and more — 284 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r18.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Only use ARIA states/properties that are allowed on this element/role.

See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r18

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Fwhen-three-lions-play-he-strikes&rating=Ok&title=When+the+Three+Lions+play%2C+he+strikes%21
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/green-bloxwich-programme-transform-bloxwich-park-destination-choice
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/feedback?page=%2Fnewsroom%2Ffree-summer-adventure-scheme-returns-walsall-2026&rating=Good&title=Free+summer+adventure+scheme+returns+to+Walsall+for+2026+

---

## Heading levels should only increase by one (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-8861d3de`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-d25f622d`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** axe-core — `heading-order` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/heading-order?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 275 instances; 274 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<h4 class="facet-group__title">[text omitted]</h4>
```

### Description
Heading levels should only increase by one. Detected by axe-core rule heading-order on 274 of 1984 scanned pages (275 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350.
2. Locate the element: #block-localgov-walsall-servicetype--2 > .facets-widget--dropdown.facets-widget.border-bottom > h4
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule heading-order.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B5%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B6%5D=service_type%3A352
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/small-grants-help-communities-celebrate-coronation-now-open
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A351
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A32&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A34&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A354
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B2%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A351
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A355
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A34&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A356
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/events/christmas-crafternoon
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A355
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A32&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A34&f%5B5%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B6%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/safeguarding-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A352

…and more — 274 pages total ([download CSV](csv/axe-core__heading-order.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Use heading levels in order (h1 → h2 → h3) without skipping; structure, not size.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/heading-order?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354

---

## Page starts with a level 1 heading (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-26801942`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-7118fead`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350  
**XPath / selector:** `{"type":"document","children":[{"type":"type","name":"html","publicId":null,"sys`  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r61` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r61))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 165 instances; 165 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Page starts with a level 1 heading. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r61 on 165 of 1984 scanned pages (165 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350.
2. Locate the element: {"type":"document","children":[{"type":"type","name":"html","publicId":null,"sys
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r61.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B5%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B6%5D=service_type%3A352
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A351
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/comments-compliments-and-complaints/complaints/do-you-want-report-problem
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory/love-blakenall-community-hub-salvation-army-employment-plus-service
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A355
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A352
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory/aisha-mosque-islamic-centre-mosque-and-islamic-centre
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A352
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A34&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A352
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A356
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/comments-compliments-and-complaints/complaints
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory/bridging-gap-financial-advice-and-support
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A34&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A351
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A353

…and more — 165 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r61.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r61

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354

---

## Headings are structured hierarchically (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-6cf6e63f`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-f054f4a4`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r53` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r53))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 137 instances; 137 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Headings are structured hierarchically. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r53 on 137 of 1984 scanned pages (137 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350.
2. Locate the element: <h4 class="facet-group__title">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r53.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B5%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B6%5D=service_type%3A352
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A351
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A355
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/safeguarding-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A352
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A336&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A352
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A34&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A352
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A356
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A36&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A34&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A38&f%5B5%5D=service_type%3A351
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A353
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B4%5D=service_type%3A351
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A34&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A337&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=service_type%3A350
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/whats-walsall-december-2025

…and more — 137 pages total ([download CSV](csv/alfa__sia-r53.csv)).

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Use headings in a logical, non-skipping order.

See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r53

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A31&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A35&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A350
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A33&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A357
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/wellbeing-directory?f%5B0%5D=age_range%3A335&f%5B1%5D=age_range%3A338&f%5B2%5D=localgov_directories_facets%3A37&f%5B3%5D=service_type%3A354

---

## aria attribute has valid value (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-c161af25`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-c4264d17`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/free-school-meals  
**XPath / selector:** `@aria-hidden="1"`  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r19` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r19))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 22 instances; 22 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
aria attribute has valid value. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r19 on 22 of 1984 scanned pages (22 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/free-school-meals.
2. Locate the element: @aria-hidden="1"
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r19.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/free-school-meals
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/council-tax
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/policing-and-public-safety/stray-lost-or-dangerous-dogs
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/contact-walsall-council
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/open-data
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/help-live-home/shared-lives-scheme
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/benefits/blue-badge-scheme
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/family-help/apply-volunteer-walsall-right-4-children
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/talking-us-and-holding-us-account
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/benefits
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/assets-community-value
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/housing/boats-and-caravans/traveller-caravan-count
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-householders/pay-your-planning-fee-and-other-charges
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/children-care-and-care-leavers/local-offer-care-leavers/transition-and
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/licensing-and-regulation/taxi-licences/passenger-information
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/doing-business-with-the-council/pay-invoice-sent-council/finding-it-difficult-pay-your
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/get-support-managing-your-money
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/CSTR
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/bins
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/markets-street-trading-and-car-boot-sales
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-householders
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-developers

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r19

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/free-school-meals
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/council-tax
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/policing-and-public-safety/stray-lost-or-dangerous-dogs

---

## Paragraph text is not all italic (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-ae6b617d`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-4c341c77`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/whats-walsall-april-2026  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r85` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r85))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 20 instances; 18 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
Paragraph text is not all italic. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r85 on 18 of 1984 scanned pages (20 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/whats-walsall-april-2026.
2. Locate the element: <p class="small fst-italic text-muted small fst-italic text-muted--">
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r85.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/whats-walsall-april-2026
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/easter-holiday-fun-returns-walsall-leisure-centres-packed-activities-families
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsalls-creative-spirit-shines-through-public-art-workshops-and-community-events
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/prize-winners-artwork-now-display
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/new-video-game-set-new-art-gallery-walsall-launch-steam
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/childrens-services-rated-outstanding-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/regeneration-and-investment/regenerating-walsall-town-centre/guildhall-creative-industries
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/anticipation-builds-new-digital-skills-hub-coming-bloxwich-town-centre
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/communities-across-walsall-come-together-mark-fifth-anniversary-covid-19-pandemic
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/more-450-children-begin-their-school-readiness-adventure-walsalls-summer-passport
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/fly-tip-public-footpath-cleared-thanks-envirocrime-intervention
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/combatting-trade-illegal-goods
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/children-care-and-care-leavers/local-offer-care-leavers/transition-and
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsall-council-strikes-gold-ministry-defence-armed-forces-award
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/uniting-together-remember-fallen-heroes-walsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/food-life-event-champions-healthier-living-across-walsall
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/emergency-closure-issued-after-widespread-mouse-infestation-found-walsall-takeaway
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/where-are-we-now-recap-walsalls-regeneration-progress-2024

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r85

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/whats-walsall-april-2026
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/easter-holiday-fun-returns-walsall-leisure-centres-packed-activities-families
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsalls-creative-spirit-shines-through-public-art-workshops-and-community-events

---

## There is content between headings (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-eb4cdecc`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-2cd767ca`  
**URL:** http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/construction-begins-walsalls-historic-guildhall-creative-hub  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** Siteimprove Alfa — `sia-r78` ([reference](https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r78))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 9 instances; 5 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### Description
There is content between headings. Detected by Siteimprove Alfa rule sia-r78 on 5 of 1984 scanned pages (9 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/construction-begins-walsalls-historic-guildhall-creative-hub.
2. Locate the element: <h2>
3. Confirm the Siteimprove Alfa finding for rule sia-r78.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/construction-begins-walsalls-historic-guildhall-creative-hub
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsalls-creative-spirit-shines-through-public-art-workshops-and-community-events
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/thousands-children-find-out-what-primary-school-they-have-been-allocated-september-2023
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/whats-walsall-december-2025
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/decision-making-in-walsall-borough/publications

### Testing environment
Automated: Siteimprove Alfa, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://alfa.siteimprove.com/rules/sia-r78

### Example pages
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/construction-begins-walsalls-historic-guildhall-creative-hub
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/walsalls-creative-spirit-shines-through-public-art-workshops-and-community-events
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/thousands-children-find-out-what-primary-school-they-have-been-allocated-september-2023

---

## Contentinfo landmark should not be contained in another landmark (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-cccb1db7`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-424cced9`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/regeneration-and-investment/darlaston-plan-neighbourhoods/about-darlaston-plan  
**XPath / selector:** `.alert-danger`  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** axe-core — `landmark-contentinfo-is-top-level` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/landmark-contentinfo-is-top-level?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 2 instances; 2 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<div role="contentinfo" class="alert alert-danger">
          <div role="alert">
              <h2 class="visually-hidden">[text omitted]</h2>[text omitted]</div></div>
```

### Description
Contentinfo landmark should not be contained in another landmark. Detected by axe-core rule landmark-contentinfo-is-top-level on 2 of 1984 scanned pages (2 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/regeneration-and-investment/darlaston-plan-neighbourhoods/about-darlaston-plan.
2. Locate the element: .alert-danger
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule landmark-contentinfo-is-top-level.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/regeneration-and-investment/darlaston-plan-neighbourhoods/about-darlaston-plan
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/bins/business-waste-

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/landmark-contentinfo-is-top-level?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/regeneration-and-investment/darlaston-plan-neighbourhoods/about-darlaston-plan
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/bins/business-waste-

---

## Document should not have more than one contentinfo landmark (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-144aa4fb`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-b465dfd7`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/regeneration-and-investment/darlaston-plan-neighbourhoods/about-darlaston-plan  
**XPath / selector:** `.alert-danger`  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** axe-core — `landmark-no-duplicate-contentinfo` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/landmark-no-duplicate-contentinfo?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Moderate  
**Frequency:** 2 instances; 2 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<div role="contentinfo" class="alert alert-danger">
          <div role="alert">
              <h2 class="visually-hidden">[text omitted]</h2>[text omitted]</div></div>
```

### Description
Document should not have more than one contentinfo landmark. Detected by axe-core rule landmark-no-duplicate-contentinfo on 2 of 1984 scanned pages (2 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/regeneration-and-investment/darlaston-plan-neighbourhoods/about-darlaston-plan.
2. Locate the element: .alert-danger
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule landmark-no-duplicate-contentinfo.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/regeneration-and-investment/darlaston-plan-neighbourhoods/about-darlaston-plan
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/bins/business-waste-

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Use only one contentinfo landmark (<footer> at the top level) per page.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/landmark-no-duplicate-contentinfo?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/regeneration-and-investment/darlaston-plan-neighbourhoods/about-darlaston-plan
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/bins/business-waste-

---

## Table header text should not be empty (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-4f446516`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-d69fc059`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/aldridge  
**XPath / selector:** _n/a_  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** axe-core — `empty-table-header` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/empty-table-header?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Minor  
**Frequency:** 15 instances; 7 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<th>
			<p>&nbsp;</p>
			</th>
```

### Description
Table header text should not be empty. Detected by axe-core rule empty-table-header on 7 of 1984 scanned pages (15 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/aldridge.
2. Locate the element: table:nth-child(6) > thead > tr > th:nth-child(1)
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule empty-table-header.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/aldridge
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/church-records/brownhills-and
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/delves-churches
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/pelsall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/church-records/norton-canes
- http://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/willenhall
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/church-records/bloxwich-churches

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/empty-table-header?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/aldridge
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/church-records/brownhills-and
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/delves-churches

---

## Headings should not be empty (best practice, not a WCAG requirement)

**Bug ID:** `VS-8dce5f56`  
**Pattern ID:** `VS-0066c67d`  
**URL:** https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/aldridge  
**XPath / selector:** `h2:nth-child(7)`  
**WCAG SC:** _undetermined_  
**Rule:** axe-core — `empty-heading` ([reference](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/empty-heading?application=axeAPI))  
**Severity:** Minor  
**Frequency:** 2 instances; 2 of 1984 pages affected
  
**History:** first seen 2026-W44, last seen 2026-W44 (1 week)

### HTML snippet
```html
<h2>&nbsp;</h2>
```

### Description
Headings should not be empty. Detected by axe-core rule empty-heading on 2 of 1984 scanned pages (2 instances).

### Steps to reproduce
1. Open https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/aldridge.
2. Locate the element: h2:nth-child(7)
3. Confirm the axe-core finding for rule empty-heading.

### Impact
Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Affected pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/aldridge
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/church-records/bloxwich-churches

### Testing environment
Automated: axe-core, headless Chromium (Playwright). Manual AT verification: Not captured by automated scan — requires manual testing.

### Suggested fix
**How to fix:** Remove empty headings or give them text. Don't use heading tags for spacing.

See remediation guidance: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.14/empty-heading?application=axeAPI

### Example pages
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/aldridge
- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/church-records/bloxwich-churches