Council Website Hosting

Where your council website is hosted matters. Hosting affects your website’s speed, security, uptime, and GDPR compliance. At Zonkey Council Websites, every council website we build comes with secure, UK-based hosting on servers that meet the standards councils expect.

UK-Based and GDPR Compliant

Your council website handles public information and may process personal data through contact forms and service requests. Our hosting infrastructure is based entirely in the United Kingdom, ensuring your data stays within UK jurisdiction and meets GDPR requirements. We do not use overseas data centres or route data through third countries.

Security as Standard

Council websites are increasingly targeted by cyber attacks. Our hosting includes comprehensive security measures:

• SSL certificates — encrypting all data between your website and visitors
• Web application firewall — blocking malicious traffic before it reaches your site
• Malware scanning — continuous monitoring for threats and vulnerabilities
• Daily backups — stored separately, allowing rapid restoration if needed
• WordPress core and plugin updates — keeping your site secure and up to date
• ISO 27001 accredited data centres — meeting international security management standards

99.9% Uptime Guarantee

Your residents expect your council website to be available whenever they need it. Our hosting infrastructure delivers 99.9% uptime with proactive monitoring to identify and resolve issues before they affect your visitors.

Carbon-Neutral Hosting

We are committed to environmentally responsible web hosting. Our servers run on renewable energy, and we offset our carbon footprint through verified tree-planting programmes. To date, we have planted over 1,000 trees on behalf of our council clients.

Hosting Included With Every Website

Council website hosting is included as part of our annual support and maintenance package — there are no separate hosting bills or hidden charges. Request a quotation or call 01225 667 977 to learn more.