Local Authority Website Design

Local authority website design covers a broad range of councils — from parish and town councils to city and district authorities. Whatever the size of your local authority, your website must be accessible, compliant, and effective at serving your community. At Zonkey Council Websites, we specialise in designing websites for local authorities of all sizes across the UK.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The needs of a small parish council are very different from those of a large district authority. We do not apply a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we work with each local authority to understand its specific requirements — the services it provides, the volume of information it publishes, the number of staff who will manage the website, and the expectations of its residents.

Meeting Legal Requirements

All local authority websites must meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards under the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018. They must also comply with GDPR, publish required transparency information, and provide an accessibility statement. Our websites are designed to meet all of these requirements as standard.

Why Local Authorities Choose Zonkey

• Specialist experience — we work exclusively with councils and public sector organisations
• WCAG 2.2 AA compliance — built in from day one, not added as an afterthought
• WordPress CMS — easy for staff to manage, no vendor lock-in
• Secure UK hosting — ISO 27001 accredited, GDPR compliant
• Full project management — from brief to launch, we handle everything
• Ongoing support — hosting, maintenance, and technical help included

Get in Touch

Request a quotation or call 01225 667 977 to discuss your local authority’s website requirements. We also offer a free accessibility check of your current website.