Internet Crystal Mark for Plain English
On Thursday, 30 April 2026, this website was classed as reaching the Internet Crystal Mark. The council's website has now achieved the standard for the 13th consecutive year.
Some of the features highlighted in the 2026 report were:
"The language on the website is excellent. You make very good use of Plain English and there are no issues with the clarity of your text. Grammar and spelling are excellent throughout the site.
"Your pages benefit from use of shorter paragraphs and increased use of white space, which makes it easier for site users to find the information they are looking for."
- 2026 - achieved the Internet Crystal Mark
- 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