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Accessibility
The MAIN TIP that we can give users with a visual impairment is to hold down the control key and use the mouse wheel to enlarge the view of the website. Our designers say that they are amazed at how few users are aware of this simple technique for magnifying a corrrectly built website.
Screen Reader

JAWS Screenreader

On of the most popular screen readers world wide is JAWS. It is now available for Windows Vista and the link below will take youto their site
>>>visit site
Windows World
Since most people use the Microsoft Product Range we have included a link to their accessibility page -
>>>GO
(a useful FREE resource for users is a cd about accessibility)
Browser Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with all modern browsers. So it provides the best experience to all your visitors. Click on the icons below to download the latest versions...

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About the development of the Town Council Website

tt_logo_small"We specialise in relating quality information to logical navigation structures - it is no use trying to design a site if you don't have an insight into the needs of the end user. You have to get close to your clients - the people that use a website. Sometimes it works and you find yourself in a working environment that just clicks into place. That has always been the case with the staff at Bideford Town Council - they are really keen to provide a wide range of users with an easy to use interface"

"I think that the way forward with sites such as Bideford Town Councils' new presence is to encourage those commisioning the design work to look at the choices available within the framework of new technologies - and learn to work within the constraints of traditional ideas about design - we have ended up with an excellent alternative to the rather tired looking interfaces that are usually provided by government departments. The site has a very traditional newsletter feel to it - but has many types of functionality, modules and design features that are out with the best of Web 2.0 design!"

"We continue to provide the council with a complete service - including backup, maintenance and training - but most importantly we provide them with advice and information to enable them to make informed decisions about their online presence."

mark s. jones - creative director of twisted tree publishing

visit our site for further information - twistedtreepublishing.com

About the Website

The website aims to provide visitors and residents alike with a useful resource and wide range of information relating to the town, council business and the local area. If you would like to get in contact with us and provide non-commercial content about your club, group or association - your help and support would be most welcome! Our Site exceeds the basic requirements set out in the Quality Parish Council Guidelines:

  • we provide direct contact to all our local councillors and our staff can be reached directly through the site
  • we  are committed to transparent governance and provide public access to a wide range of council documents and information
  • we encourage feedback through our site during consultation about local issues
  • our vistitors section provides information about the town, it's history and the surrounding area
  • the site is built using the latest technology and is designed with a wide range of usability issues in mind

We hope you enjoy using the site and that you let your friends and neighbours what we have available! Thank you for visiting us and have a Great Day!

Bideford Town Guide

The new Town Guide can be downloaded from the web site and hard copies are available throughout the town. It is packed with information and great for those of you wanting to deliver information in hard copy form!

Download pdf here...

Town Council NewsletterDownload the latest edition of the Town Council Newsletter - Hard copies can also be obtained from the library or the Town Hall or you can view an online version by following the link below. Also distributed through local newspapers....Download the latest newsletter

Quality Parish Council Logo

The Quality Parish and Town Council Scheme was launched in 2003 following the Government's Rural White Paper, 2000. The aim of the Scheme is to provide benchmark minimum standards for parish and town councils. The Scheme is supported by six National Stakeholders, the Commission for Rural Communities, the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Local Government Association, the National Association of Local Councils and the Society of Local Council Clerks. Open a copy of the new guidance here...