Website accolades and success

Internet Crystal Mark for plain English

Website approved by Plain English Campaign.

On Monday, 9 June 2025, this website was classed as reaching the Internet Crystal Mark. The council's website has now achieved the standard for the 12th consecutive year.

  • 2025 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2024 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2023 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2022 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2021 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2020 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2019 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2018 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2017 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2016 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2015 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
  • 2014 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark

The award shows our commitment to plain English throughout the website.

In undertaking the review, The Plain English Campaign looks at our website examining:

  • Language
  • Accessibility
  • Navigation
  • Design
  • Layout

More about the Plain English Campaign

Contact Digital Services Team

Address: Digital Services Team
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU