Support and Funding for Parish & Town Councils:
Funding: 1000 eligible councils will receive a discount of £100 +VAT to offset the initial costs of setting up a new .gov.uk domain in this financial year. It is extremely unlikely that this funding will be available in future years. Funding is offered on a first-come-first-served, once per council basis; to date more than 280 councils have taken advantage of this
Step-by-step support: You’ll have access to useful, easy-to-use guides – including templates, checklists and good practice advice – to help you at each stage. Virtual workshops and drop-in sessions are also available for clerks, councillors and council staff alike
Technical hand-holding: From managing the registration of your domain, to actively supporting device, service and email set-up there’s an Approved Registrar ready to help with the most technical aspects of the move to a .gov.uk domain
Flexibility: If you’re happy with your current website or email provider there’s no reason for you to change – your Approved Registrar can work with them to make the connection to your new .gov.uk domain
The Parish Council Domains Helper Service is offering a wide range of support to all councils moving over to a .gov.uk domain in the financial year 2024-25. If you’re interested in finding out more please contact