Burning Leaflet.pdf

Silenced staff flyer final outlined.ai

S__Development_Environmental Regulation_EP_env_ctrl_AIR QUALITY GEN_AQMA_AQMA Orders_AQMA 2014_AQMA Map 2014 Final.jpg

AdvanceDecisionRefuseTreatment.pdf

d4a98928-26cb-40ce-9e30-45499ec5e0c9

(*amend/edit letter as appropriate)

3BDC20AC-4453-4E48-A0E4-6B90EE2B36B8.xls

Thorn Park 

Ensure that PDF documents specifies headings for accessibility.

## What this means

Specifying headings in a PDF involves clearly defining tagged heading elements within 
the document. These headings are used to structure the content, similar to how headings 
are used in web content (like HTML). 

## Why it matters

1. **Accessibility**: Headings are crucial for screen readers and other assistive technologies. They allow users with visual impairments to navigate the document more easily.
2. **Document Structure**: Clearly defined headings help in organizing the content, making it more understandable and navigable for all users.
3. **Search Efficiency**: Proper headings improve the document's searchability, enabling users to find information more quickly.

## How to fix

1. **Use Styles in Document Creation**: When creating a document, use heading styles (like Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) in your word processor before converting it to a PDF.
2. **Edit Existing PDFs**: If your PDF is already created, use a PDF editor to add or modify heading tags. Ensure that the headings are in a logical hierarchical order.

## Testing Methodology

Silktide flags PDFs that don't contain a single tagged heading.

## Further Reading

- [WCAG PDF9](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/pdf.html#PDF9)
- [Creating Accessible PDFs](https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/pdf/pdf-accessibility-overview.html)
- [PDF Accessibility - Defining PDF Accessibility](https://www.webaim.org/techniques/acrobat/)

pdf-missing-headings

October 2025

September 2025

Plymouth City Council

	Title / URL	Issues
	Mapwww.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-10/Plymouth-Crematorium-Map.pdf	1
	Burning Leaflet.pdfwww.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Burning%20Leaflet.pdf	1
	Silenced staff flyer final outlined.aiwww.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/WhistleblowingHelpline.pdf	1
	S__Development_Environmental Regulation_EP_env_ctrl_AIR QUALITY GEN_AQMA_AQMA Orders_AQMA 2014_AQMA Map 2014 Final.jpgwww.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/MapOfPlymouthsAQMAArea.pdf	1
	AdvanceDecisionRefuseTreatment.pdfwww.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/AdvanceDecisionRefuseTreatment.pdf	1
	Mapwww.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-10/Efford-Cemetery-Map.pdf	1
	d4a98928-26cb-40ce-9e30-45499ec5e0c9www.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Plan%20for%20Plastics.pdf	1
	(*amend/edit letter as appropriate)www.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/NeighbourNoiseletter.pdf	1
	3BDC20AC-4453-4E48-A0E4-6B90EE2B36B8.xlswww.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/ContaminatedLandRegister.pdf	1
	Thorn Park www.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media-uploads/Thorn-Park.pdf	1

Specify headings for every PDF

Plymouth City Council

Where this issue has occurred