What a parish council website must publish
The Transparency Code for smaller authorities, the 2015 code, and the accessibility regulations, explained for parish and town council clerks.
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Guides
Practical notes for clerks.
What to publish, what an accessibility statement should say, how a .gov.uk domain is applied for, and how cookies and privacy notices fit together. Plain English. Not legal advice.
Accessibility statements for parish councils
What a parish or town council accessibility statement needs, based on the GOV.UK sample and model statement. Following WCAG 2.2 AA. Not legal advice.
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Getting a .gov.uk domain for your parish or town council
How a parish or town council applies for a .gov.uk domain through an approved registrar such as Krystal, and what the clerk is responsible for.
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Cookie consent and privacy notices for council websites
What parish and town councils need in a privacy notice and a cookie choice, following ICO guidance on UK GDPR and PECR. Not legal advice.
Last updated: 23 October 2026