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Old 14-06-2006, 11:02   #1
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Hyndburn Borough Council's new website

HBC's new website is now online. Have a look here
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Old 14-06-2006, 11:12   #2
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Disgusted they are using the HTML and Bobby passed logos when the site failes misserably and wouldnt pass either you can test the site online and it fails the tests so why are they using the logos to say they have passed ...
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Old 14-06-2006, 11:37   #3
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Woops I originaly agreed with you Kipax, then I found out, its an accessability thing not syntax!
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Old 14-06-2006, 12:38   #4
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I'm surprised they have not got a mugshot of Britcliffe staring out from the middle of the home page.
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Old 14-06-2006, 12:47   #5
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Re: Hyndburn Borough Council's new website

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New?

New meaning it's still woefully out of date?

A search on conservation came back with no information.

A search on re-cycling came back with no mention of the newly introduced green textile sacks.

The part where we can give our money to the council and pay our council tax appears to work though.

Come on. Less soundbites in the local press about how Hyndburn Borough Council is embracing modern technologies, and lets see some evidence.
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Old 14-06-2006, 13:00   #6
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I always feel I seem to be moaning about HBC, but this 'new' site is as bad and as outdated as the last.

It says Rhyddings Park has tennis facilities. Please note that the nets were removed fifteen years ago. The tarmac has more potholes and a more interesting service than the moon.

Anybody trying to find Ossy Mills from the map on the site, which has no roads at all marked but some pretty trees on what I presume is supposed to be Blackburn Road, may as well use a divining rod to find their way there.

Other than that, it's really good.....honest.
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Old 14-06-2006, 13:45   #7
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Its not new as such.. they seem to have all the old content from the last website but plonked it into the same flawed engine that hyndburnlife.co.uk uses ..

it would seem lessons not learnt
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Old 14-06-2006, 13:56   #8
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Anybody trying to find Ossy Mills from the map on the site, which has no roads at all marked but some pretty trees on what I presume is supposed to be Blackburn Road, may as well use a divining rod to find their way there.
Haha. I know what you mean.

But overall I do think it is a good site..
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Old 14-06-2006, 13:56   #9
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Disgusted they are using the HTML and Bobby passed logos when the site failes misserably and wouldnt pass either you can test the site online and it fails the tests so why are they using the logos to say they have passed ...
"Welcome to Hyndburn Borough Council's new website. Please note that this website is currently underconstruction however we hope you can continue to use the services provided as normal."
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Old 14-06-2006, 14:35   #10
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I'm thinking of applying for the job as Assistant to the Leader of the Council - do you think I'd be suited to it?
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Old 14-06-2006, 14:42   #11
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I dont mean to sound nasty, and I know there is no need for the following comment but I just cant refrain from saying it:

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I'm thinking of applying for the job as Assistant to the Leader of the Council - do you think I'd be suited to it?

Well It may be the closest you'll ever get to any job role associated with 'Leader of the Council'...


Sorrrry!
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Old 14-06-2006, 14:48   #12
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And I doubt I'll even get that close!
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Old 14-06-2006, 14:56   #13
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It would be really funny if you did though. I think it would 'pee' Peter off big style if you were appointed his PA/Assistant.
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Old 14-06-2006, 15:07   #14
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"Welcome to Hyndburn Borough Council's new website. Please note that this website is currently underconstruction however we hope you can continue to use the services provided as normal."
Given a modicum of sense, surely it would have been wiser to launch the 'new' website when it was completely finished.

After a quick perusal it's nowhere I'll be going back to very soon.

I wonder how much the 'new' improved website cost?
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Old 14-06-2006, 15:16   #15
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Quite right garinda.. having a notice saying its not finished yet...really lame. no excuse.. if it isnt finished yet and doesnt pass the criteria to use those passed notices then they still shouldnt be using them... so my original comment stands.. they are in the wrong to use them.. its missleading and disshonest ..


Also as this is a goverment information website and as such a service...they are breaking the law... section 5 of the disability act which has been in place for many years but more recently (relative) became enforceable... if a blind person cannot use the website the same as able boded people then they can be presceuted. and believe me a blind reader will fall over wiht that website

they should let proffesionals make and run the website.
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