Fictional example business with illustrative copy, photos and contact details. The enquiry form is disabled.
Example and image credits
AI-generated illustrative image made for Cockatoo. Example business names, services, hours and details are fictional; replace them with your own before publishing.
Local layout
Free council website template
Give people looking for service information or council contacts one place to understand what you offer and get in touch. Start with this editable council template and make it your own.
Free forever for one page. From A$12/month to connect a custom domain and remove branding.
Residents need a clear route to the right service
A resident needs to find the correct contact and understand where a formal request belongs. Without a clearly scoped information page, service details can become scattered across notices and listings.
Keep local information focused and link to official systems
Explain the specific service information this page covers and keep contact details current. Link to official council systems for payments, applications and formal requests so residents can use the appropriate process.
What to include on your council website
Use these as starting points, then keep only the services or products your business offers.
- Service information
- Council contacts
- Community enquiries
Use the page for a clearly scoped information service and link to official systems for payments and applications.
The Local layout provides an editable starting point: Clear and welcoming, with contact details first.
Council website template FAQs
What should I put on a council website?
Start with your business name, an introduction and accurate descriptions of service information, council contacts and any other services or products you actually offer. Use the page for a clearly scoped information service and link to official systems for payments and applications. Add current contact details and relevant photos you have permission to publish. The suggested services are examples to edit, not a claim about your business.
Does this template submit a council application or service request?
No. This is a clearly scoped information-page example. Link residents to official council systems for applications, payments and formal service requests. The template does not submit applications, process payments or provide an official request reference.
Can I customise the council template without coding?
Yes. Edit the business introduction and service list, replace the examples of service information and council contacts with your own offering, and choose your colours and font. Add your photos and preview the result before publishing. You can add an HTTPS link to an existing booking or ordering service if your business uses one.
Is the council website template free?
Yes. One hosted page is free forever, with a Cockatoo website address and branding. It includes a contact form and enquiry inbox. Connecting a custom domain and removing Cockatoo branding costs A$12/month or A$120/year with Pro; domain registration is sold separately. You can edit and preview the template before signing in to save it to your account.