Government / Council · 2024
Henlow Parish Council
Modern, accessible parish council website serving the local community. A transparent platform providing residents with council information, meeting minutes, and local services.
About the project
Transparent Local Government Platform
Henlow Parish Council required a modern, accessible website to serve their community better. The platform provides transparent access to council meetings, planning applications, local news, and community resources while meeting government accessibility standards.
The Challenge
The parish council needed to modernise their online presence while ensuring accessibility for all residents.
Accessibility Standards
Outdated website not meeting WCAG accessibility standards required for government platforms.
Information Architecture
Difficult for residents to find council information, meeting minutes, and planning applications.
Document Management
No centralised document repository for council records and community resources.
The Solution
We built an accessible, user-friendly platform that serves the entire community.
WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
Full accessibility compliance with clear navigation, high contrast design, and screen reader optimisation.
Community Portal
Meeting minutes archive, planning application tracker, local news section, and contact directory.
Mobile-First Design
Responsive design ensuring all residents can access council information on any device.
Website Showcase
Explore Henlow Parish Council across different devices.
Live website preview - scroll within iframe
Full Page View
Interact with the live website directly.
Colour Palette
Council Green
#2D5016
Heritage Gold
#B8860B
Parchment
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Text Dark
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Typography
Inter
Body Text · Sans-Serif
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0123456789 !@#$%
Poppins
Headings · Sans-Serif
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Tech Stack
Technologies powering this project
Next.js
Frontend
React
Frontend
TypeScript
Language
Tailwind
Styling
Netlify
Hosting
Performance Metrics
Lighthouse audit scores
Performance
Accessibility
Best Practices
SEO
The Result
The new website provides transparent, accessible information to all Henlow residents, improving community engagement and trust in local government.
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