Online Forum: Assertion 10 compliance its not too late to plan
Tuesday 10 February 2026 1- 2 pm
In this practical presentation, the trainer will provide guidance and help for councils to quickly prepare for Assertion 10 compliance by focusing on the key areas that auditors will assess and how to improve the councils Digital and Data Compliance as defined in Practitioners Guide. Designed for parish and town councils looking to get ahead of requirements—or those who are only now reviewing what’s needed—this session clarifies requirements, highlights common pitfalls, and provides clear, actionable steps to plan, implement, and meet the required compliance and best practices.
In this presentation, Mark Tomkins, Founder of Council Website Accessibility Compliance & .gov.uk Experts at Aubergine, will walk through the main areas covered by the AGAR Assertion 10 declaration, including council-owned domain names and email provision, website accessibility compliance, IT policies, and adherence to UK GDPR.
Whether your council is just starting to plan or wants to ensure it meets the standards before audit, this session will equip you with practical guidance and the steps needed to move forward confidently.
In this presentation, Mark Tomkins, Founder of Council Website Accessibility Compliance & .gov.uk Experts at Aubergine, will walk through the main areas covered by the AGAR Assertion 10 declaration, including council-owned domain names and email provision, website accessibility compliance, IT policies, and adherence to UK GDPR.