Council Website Development

Council website development requires specialist knowledge that goes beyond standard web development. From meeting accessibility regulations to integrating council-specific features, the development process for a local council website involves unique challenges that general-purpose developers often struggle with. At Zonkey, council website development is all we do.

WordPress Development for Councils

We develop all of our council websites on WordPress — the world’s most widely used content management system. WordPress provides the flexibility to build council-specific features while giving your staff an intuitive interface for managing content. Because WordPress is open-source, your council retains full ownership of the website and is never locked into a proprietary platform.

Our Development Process

Every council website development project follows a structured process designed to deliver on time and within budget:

1. Discovery and planning — we learn about your council’s needs, review your existing website, and plan the new site’s structure
2. Design — we create a visual design that reflects your council’s identity while meeting accessibility standards
3. Development — we build the website with all council-specific features and functionality
4. Content migration — we transfer your existing content, documents, and data to the new site
5. Testing — thorough accessibility, functionality, and browser testing before launch
6. Training and launch — hands-on training for your staff followed by a managed launch

Accessibility Built Into the Code

WCAG 2.2 AA compliance is not a feature we add on top — it is built into the foundation of our development process. Every template, component, and interactive element is developed with semantic HTML, proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility. We test with real assistive technologies, not just automated scanners.

Ongoing Development and Support

Website development does not stop at launch. We provide ongoing hosting, security updates, WordPress core and plugin updates, and technical support. If your council needs new features or functionality in the future, our development team is here to help.

Discuss Your Project

Request a quotation for your council website development project, or call us on 01225 667 977 to discuss your requirements.