Websites for Councils

If your council needs a new website, you are in the right place. We build websites for councils of all sizes — from small parish councils with a single clerk to larger town and city councils with multiple departments and committees. Every website we deliver is accessible, affordable, and designed specifically for how councils work.

Why Councils Need Specialist Websites

Council websites are fundamentally different from commercial websites. They exist to serve a community, not to sell products. This means different design priorities: clear information architecture, accessibility for all residents, document management for agendas and minutes, and an easy-to-use content management system for non-technical staff.

Generic web design agencies often underestimate these requirements. They build attractive websites that fail to meet accessibility regulations, lack council-specific features, or prove impossible for clerks to maintain. Working with a specialist council website provider avoids these problems entirely.

What We Offer

• WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility — meeting your legal obligations under the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018
• Council-specific features — meeting calendars, councillor directories, document management, news sections, and contact forms
• WordPress CMS — easy for non-technical staff to manage, with no vendor lock-in
• Secure UK hosting — ISO 27001 accredited, GDPR compliant, with daily backups
• Full project management — from consultation through to launch, including content migration and staff training
• Ongoing support — hosting, maintenance, security updates, and technical help included

Websites for Every Size of Council

Whether you are a parish council serving a small rural community or a town council managing multiple services and facilities, we have a solution that fits your needs and budget. We also work with city councils and local authorities that need more advanced features.

Get Started

Visit our portfolio to see examples of council websites we have built, or request a quotation for your council. We also offer a free accessibility check of your current website. Call 01225 667 977 or email councils@zonkey.co.uk.