WCAG 2.2AA compliant website design for parish councils
Perfect For:
- Creating a new parish council website
- Updating an out of date website
- Making your website accessible to all
- Putting parish council documents online
Specialist parish council website design service
Looking to update or create a new parish council website? We are parish council website specialists. We write, design, build and maintain numerous websites for parish councils across the UK.
A new parish council website can be a daunting prospect. You’re not a copywriter, a web designer or a technical wizard. But we are. We’ll do it all for you, taking the pain out of your parish council website project.
As a leading parish council website specialist we understand the needs of our customers and offer a bespoke solution. We also understand that first impressions count online. There are many reasons why you might want a new parish council website:
- Provide an online portal for residents.
- Keep residents in the parish updated.
- Publish parish council documents online.
- Get a website that works on mobiles/tablets
- Add an accessibility menu
Parish council website makeover service
If you already have a parish council website but feel it could be clearer, more modern or easier for residents to use, we can give your existing site a complete makeover. As well as improving the overall appearance, we can restructure the layout and navigation so important information such as agendas, minutes, policies and council news are easier to find. We can also introduce new features and improvements that help your website work harder for the council and the community. Over the years we have successfully redesigned a wide range of parish council websites across the UK, giving them a fresh, professional and more accessible online presence. As part of the redesign, we will also ensure the website incorporates the necessary elements to help meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.
One of the great advantages of our website makeover service is that it can all be completed behind the scenes without disrupting your current website. Your existing site will remain fully operational while we design and build the improved version. Only when you and your council are completely satisfied with the new website will we switch it over, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transition.
Why WCAG 2.2 AA Compliance Matters for Parish Councils
Parish councils serve the whole community, so it is essential that their websites can be accessed and used by everyone. The WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standard ensures that people with a wide range of abilities — including those who use screen readers, keyboard navigation, or other assistive technologies — can access council information without barriers. By following these guidelines, parish councils make important documents such as agendas, minutes, policies and announcements available to all residents.
Accessibility compliance is also a legal requirement for UK public sector organisations under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations. Parish councils are expected to ensure their websites meet recognised accessibility standards and provide an accessibility statement explaining how their website complies. Meeting WCAG 2.2 AA helps councils demonstrate transparency, fairness and good governance.
Beyond compliance, an accessible website simply provides a better experience for everyone. Clear navigation, readable text, structured content and mobile-friendly design make it easier for residents to find the information they need quickly. A WCAG-compliant parish council website therefore supports stronger communication, greater community engagement and a more inclusive local service.
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What you need to know
How long does it take to build a parish council website?
If you already have a logo and the content (words and pictures) to go on your new website, it will take approximately two weeks to build. We often find that writing the words to go on a parish council website often take longer than expected but we would provide guidance on this. Uploading of documents is normally a straightforward process and everything will need to be in PDF format.
How much does a parish council website cost?
Websites are quoted on a basis of how much work needs doing. A basic parish council website would start at £650 (initial setup fee). We know we are not the cheapest but strongly believe we provide a solid product, backed up by excellent customer service (see our reviews).
How do you edit the parish council website once it is built?
We’ll provide full instructions on how to edit the words, latest news posts, events, documents and photos on the parish council website as part of the build costs. For major changes, we can provide a very competitive quote.
Will the parish council website be WCAG 2.2 AA compliant?
The website will be built to conform to best practice industry standards for web design and accessibility. The website will also have an accessibility menu for increasing text size, changing background colour and highlight links.
Does a parish council website need to be responsive?
With over half of all internet browsing and searches done with a mobile phone or tablet, it is vital that a parish council website works on these devices. A properly designed parish council website should do just that and change its appearance depending on the screen size. All of our parish council websites work on all devices.
What SEO do you need for a parish council website?
To get found, your parish council website will most likely need to be on the first page of Google or Bing. This will require your website to have some search engine optimisation carried out on it. All of our parish council websites have the on-page SEO done while being built. Typically, there will be some good quality links to your parish website already, negating the need for any additional work to be done.
Can you organise website hosting and email for the parish council?
As a full service parish council website design company we provide a comprehensive range of hosting solutions for parish council websites. As well as hosting we can also look after email accounts for the parish council.
How do you make a parish council website easy to navigate?
It’s always a great idea to organise the website in such a way that is logical for anyone visiting the parish council website. We like to keep our menu structure simple and easy to use. This also keeps the mobile menu as small as possible. Having more than two layers is generally a bad idea for user experience.
What is a good domain name for a parish council?
The shorter your domain name or web address the better. The full guidance can be found on the gov.uk website.
We would recommend using the durmchapel-pc.gov.uk as opposed to durmchapelparishcouncil.gov.uk purely for brevity.
The domain name will not influence how the website is indexed on Google. We can provide guidance on this as well as the procedure for applying for a .gov.uk domain name.
What information needs to be on a parish council website?
Parish councils must adhere to the guidelines set out in the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities. Which states the following information should be published:
- All items of expenditure above £100.
- End of year accounts.
- Annual governance statement.
- Internal audit report.
- List of councillor or member responsibilities.
- The details of public land and building assets.
- Minutes, agendas and meeting papers of formal meetings.
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Our parish council website design expertise
As a full service web design company we can offer a wide range of services to get your parish council the credible online presence it deserves.As a full-service web design company, we provide everything needed to give your parish council a credible and professional online presence. We design clear, well-structured websites that make it easy for residents to find important information such as meeting agendas, minutes, policies and community news. Our websites are built to modern accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA, ensuring they are usable for everyone and work seamlessly across desktops, tablets and smartphones. From design and setup to hosting and ongoing support, we take care of the entire process so your council can communicate effectively with the community.
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