Website - links guidance
Links to external sites
We are not responsible for the content or reliability of the
linked websites, their products or services. Listing should not be
taken as an endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these
links will work all of the time and we have no control over the
availability of linked pages.
We are not responsible for the content of external sites
because:
- We do not produce them or maintain and update them
- We cannot change them
- They can be changed without our knowledge or
agreement
We do not enter into reciprocal link agreements. We will try to
respond to link requests but, due to the number that we receive, we
cannot guarantee this, especially where the requested link does not
satisfy the criteria below.
What we consider when linking to a site
Our consideration criteria includes the following elements.
Is the site:
- Relevant to specific content on this site or to the Council as
a whole
- Accessible in accordance with W3C's Web Accessibility
Initiative
- Following current usability guidance
- Up to date, authoritative and free from 'under
construction' messages
- Free from offensive material
- Free from any political bias
- Free from religious bias
- Free to access
- A government organisation, public organisation, charity or
other publicly known and trusted organisation
- Transparent with respect to its ownership, funding and
purposes
- 'Best in breed' - does another site do the same job
better?
In relation to requests for links, the Communication
Team's decision will be final.
Linking to this site
You do not need permission to link to us though we would like to
hear from you if you do.
Links made to the Rochdale Borough
Council website should not infer any endorsement or
partnership by us of your site, its services or
its products.
Using our logo
The Rochdale Borough Council logo is subject to copyright
law and you must seek our permission before using it in any links
to this site.