Local parish websites serve as digital town squares that bring residents together and strengthen the bonds that make communities thrive. These platforms create online spaces where residents can discover local events, support neighbourhood businesses, share recommendations, and stay informed about issues that matter most to them. By fostering connections between people who share the same streets and local concerns, parish websites can transform residents into engaged citizens who participate in shaping their shared environment. Whether it's organizing parish events, promoting local businesses and tradespeople, coordinating neighbourhood watch programs, or simply helping newcomers feel welcome, these digital hubs embody the collective voice of the parish while preserving the personal touch that makes local living special. In an increasingly connected yet fragmented world, local parish websites offer the perfect blend of modern convenience and traditional parish spirit, proving that technology can enhance rather than replace the human connections that form the foundation of strong communities.
Why not get in touch? We are friendly and approachable and we'd love to answer any questions you have. You can fill in our contact form, phone us on 07818 005958 or send us an email and we'll be in touch right away.
We are friendly and approachable and we'd love to answer any questions you have. You can fill in our contact form, phone us on 07886 465552 or fill in our contact form and we'll be in touch right away.
We can register a .gov.uk domain name on behalf of the parish council and set up mailboxes for councillors. Our prices cover the administration and renewal of the domain name and mailboxes and include any amendments or deletions during the year, as well as support for councillors to set up the new mailboxes on their various devices.
Essex Cloud websites are built using the latest version of Silverstripe, one of the best open source web systems available. Designed to work on desktops, tablets and mobiles, our sites comply fully with accessibility guidelines and provide parish councils with feature to enable them to comply with all regulations. We have developed the software so that documentation is easy to upload, needing no specific web building skills.
We offer full telephone or email support which is included in our prices so there are no hidden charges.
We have a team of experts on hand to help with everyday issues such as setting up mailboxes and editting the website.
If required we can provide Microsoft 365 as well as full IT support for clerks and councillors.
