Running a Parish Council website shouldn't feel like juggling compliance regulations, resident expectations, and technology all at once. This is precisely why Silver is our most popular package for Parish Councils.
Silver includes everything from Bronze (like unlimited pages, free hosting, and a free lifetime .gov.uk domain) and adds the professional feature that actually saves you time, including telephone support, secure member areas, and our Planning Tracker.
Complete Parish Council website toolkit
The HugoFox Website Toolkit powers your Silver website, engineered in the UK with Parish Councils in mind. Every page is fully responsive, so it looks perfect on mobiles, tablets and desktops without extra work from you.
WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and Assertion 10 requirements are built in, so you automatically meet your legal duties without the need for costly audits.
Cookie controls and privacy settings are included as standard, helping you stay compliant with GDPR and data protection laws.
You can add unlimited pages, images and documents, editing everything through a straightforward system that works on any device. If you’ve ever used Word, you’ll feel right at home managing your Silver website.
Free .gov.uk domain for life
A .gov.uk domain immediately reassures residents that they are viewing your official parish website. As a registered Parish Council Domain Helper Service (PCDHS) provider, HugoFox manages the entire process, including application submission, setup, compliance, security monitoring, and annual renewals.
Your domain is protected according to Government Digital Service standards for “How .gov.uk domains are protected,” ensuring residents can always trust the information they see.
We hold full certification from GDS, Nominet, and Cyber Essentials, which gives you the peace of mind to know you're relying on a proven and recognised provider to support your parish.
Professional hosting, security & compliance
Fast UK hosting, high-level SSL certificates, and automated daily backups come as standard with your Silver package.
As a registered Parish Council Domain Helper Service (PCDHS) provider, we ensure your website meets all Government Digital Service and NCSC standards for Parish Council digital operations.
Regular security scans run quietly in the background, keeping your parish website protected without requiring any effort from your team. We'll ensure the security of your domain name aligns with GDS specifications and make any necessary technical changes safely.
Accessibility updates and data protection law changes are automatically applied behind the scenes, saving you from expensive consultancy fees and compliance headaches. Your website meets public sector accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.2 AA), email security standards, and all PCDHS technical requirements without any ongoing work from your parish team.
While other Parish Councils worry about keeping up with changing regulations and GDS requirements, your website stays fully compliant automatically through our comprehensive service.
Keep your parishioners informed
Silver makes community communication simple. Every news post, event or update you publish can automatically send an email alert to residents who’ve signed up.
They manage their own preferences, meaning you don’t have to run mailing lists or worry about GDPR consent. You also unlock advanced statistics, showing you exactly how residents use your site, which pages are most popular, when people visit, and what information is making an impact.
With built-in Google tools and social sharing, your Parish Council’s voice carries further than ever.
Collaboration & custom tools
Councillors, clerks and volunteers can each have their own login, with access limited to the areas they need. That way, you stay in control while still encouraging collaboration.
Silver also gives you a private, encrypted members' area where sensitive documents, from draft minutes to financial discussions, can be stored securely.
Unlike generic file-sharing services, this is designed specifically for Parish Councils, ensuring that confidential information is kept in the right hands only.
Telephone support
Sometimes an email isn’t enough. With Silver, you can pick up the phone and speak directly to our UK-based team, who understand the unique pressures of Parish Council life.
Whether it’s uploading last-minute documents before a meeting or checking accessibility rules ahead of a deadline, we’re here to help in plain English, at the moment you need it.
Automated planning tracker
Where possible, our Silver package includes the Planning Tracker, which connects directly to your district council’s database, displaying every relevant planning application on your site without requiring any manual input.
Residents can search by date, location or status, and the information updates automatically. What used to be a heavy admin task becomes a valuable community service, saving hours of work while improving transparency.
Our colour-coded view makes it easier than ever to see progress at a glance.
Get started in four simple steps
Register your 30-day free trial: Sign up today with no payment details or contract required. Experience everything Silver has to offer with complete access to all its features.
Add your content: Create unlimited pages for meeting minutes, councillor profiles, local services, community information, and planning details in minutes using our intuitive system.
Go live in minutes: Launch your professional parish website when you're completely satisfied. Start serving residents with a platform that makes you look efficient and responsive.
Manage from anywhere: Update your website from any device, at any time, from anywhere. Keep residents informed and engaged with minimal effort from your team.
Optional extras
Complete website build
Don't have time to build your parish website yourself? Our specialist team can create your entire website for you on any package level. This optional service includes:
- Complete transfer of all existing documents, meeting minutes, policies, and parish content
- Professional content creation tailored to your parish's unique character and needs
- Unlimited revisions until everything is exactly as you want it
- Personal one-on-one training so you feel completely confident managing your new site
- Fixed transparent pricing with no hidden costs or surprises
Contact team@hugofox.com to request a quote for professional website build services.
.gov.uk email addresses
Transform your parish communications with up to 25 official .gov.uk email addresses that meet all PCDHS requirements. As a registered PCDHS provider, we can provide up to 25 separate email addresses for your clerks and councillors, as required by Government Digital Service standards.
Each mailbox includes 15GB of storage, public sector email security compliance, regular security monitoring, mobile device support, and assistance with email and device setup tailored for non-technical users.
Email addresses are offered as an optional extra with transparent pricing, which you can find in our helpful .gov.uk emails help article.
Why Parish Councils choose Silver?
Silver is more than just a website package. It’s a complete solution for councils who want to serve their residents with professionalism and confidence, without adding to their workload.
As the UK’s leading provider of Parish Council websites, HugoFox combines proven expertise with genuine care for communities. With us, your council’s online presence is secure, compliant and effortless to manage.
Need support? Our team is available 24/7 via email at team@hugofox.com or by completing our contact form.