--- title: JADU Sites Lead Silktide Council Accessibility Index description: "Silktide, in association with SOCITM, has released a list of the Top 30 UK Council websites for accessibility. Jadu sites account for Seven of the Top 10 and 17 of the top 30. 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Four of the top five councils use the Jadu platform, including those in the top spots: [London Borough of Harrow Council](https://blog.jadu.net/blog/London%20Borough%20of%20Harrow%20Council) (No.1) and [Lincolnshire County Council](https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/) (No.2).   **Luke Sayers, Assistant Director at Rotherham Council (No. 5) tweeted:** > I am really proud of everyone [@rmbcpress](https://twitter.com/RMBCPress?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) & [@jadu](https://twitter.com/jadu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) for the work they have done to improve our website and making it accessible. Top 5 council! [@helenFCSBarker](https://twitter.com/helenFCSBarker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@RushtonPhil](https://twitter.com/RushtonPhil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@Charlie\_Owl](https://twitter.com/Charlie_Owl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@judith\_badger](https://twitter.com/judith_badger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/EeojzoLMxk](https://t.co/EeojzoLMxk) > > — Luke Sayers (@luke\_sayers) [February 11, 2020](https://twitter.com/luke_sayers/status/1227198701023768577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   **North Warwickshire Borough Council (No. 8) tweeted:** > We're very proud to have a website that has achieved Top 10 for Accessibility! > Silktide, in association with SOCITM, has released a list of the Top 30 UK Council websites for accessibility [https://t.co/3xI3wSWGj4](https://t.co/3xI3wSWGj4) > > Many thanks to our partners [@jadu](https://twitter.com/jadu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 👍🏼 [https://t.co/4YFTMBjygJ](https://t.co/4YFTMBjygJ) [pic.twitter.com/eltGVfRO08](https://t.co/eltGVfRO08) > > — North Warwickshire Borough Council (@North\_Warks\_BC) [February 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/North_Warks_BC/status/1227596371026489344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   **Andrea Bowes, Data and Information Systems Technical Architect, Lincolnshire County Council (No. 2) tweeted:** > Great to see that all the hard work paying off, and our new site being ranked 2nd for accessibility. Once again thanks to the Team [@jadu](https://twitter.com/jadu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) for helping us get here > [https://t.co/0abKCuu81r](https://t.co/0abKCuu81r) [#accessibility](https://twitter.com/hashtag/accessibility?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#localgov](https://twitter.com/hashtag/localgov?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > — Andrea M Bowes (@Andybags) [February 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/Andybags/status/1227611214693490688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   The 'Silktide Index' was released on the 3rd of February 2020. The list is researched and updated automatically using [Silktide's automated web intelligence platform](https://silktide.com/). The tests “...cover all of the unambiguous criteria in WCAG 2.1...” and “...include mobile accessibility, non-text contrast, tabbed browsing and many other parts of WCAG 2.1...”    **Jack Niland, UX Designer at Jadu Creative** says: "I feel really proud to see so many of our clients coming out on top time and time again in accessibility rankings. I have worked personally with many of the top performing councils in the recent Silktide index and I know the individuals in these organisations share the commitment we have to accessibility here at Jadu Creative."   **The 17 Jadu sites listed in the Top 30:** - London Borough of Harrow Council   - Lincolnshire County Council - Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council   - Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council - Royal Borough of Greenwich Council - Warwickshire County Council - North Warwickshire Borough Council - London Borough of Hackney Council - Herefordshire Council - City of Edinburgh Council - London Borough of Hounslow Council - Cherwell District Council - Canterbury City Council - Swindon Borough Council - City of Lincoln Council - Warwick District Council - Worcestershire County Council [FIND OUT MORE: Accessibility Training and Information](https://www.jadu.net/understanding-accessibility) Tags: [Accessibility category](https://blog.jadu.net/blog/tag/accessibility) [Back to Blog](https://blog.jadu.net/blog) Share: [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.jadu.net/blog/jadu-sites-dominate-silktide-council-accessibility-index) [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.jadu.net/blog/jadu-sites-dominate-silktide-council-accessibility-index) [Share on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://blog.jadu.net/blog/jadu-sites-dominate-silktide-council-accessibility-index) ## Leave a comment ## Related Articles ## [Accessibility and user experience improvements: Slough Borough Council's website project](https://blog.jadu.net/blog/accessibility-and-user-experience-improvements-slough-borough-councils-website-project) Slough Borough Council has embarked on an inspiring journey to enhance accessibility and user... ## [Reimagining Local Government: Introducing Medway 2.0](https://blog.jadu.net/blog/reimagining-local-government-introducing-medway-2.0) What if we could redesign local government from scratch, with no legacy systems, outdated... ## [Norwich City Council improves appointments experience and reduces costs](https://blog.jadu.net/blog/norwich-city-council-improves-appointments-experience-and-reduces-cost) Residents walking into Norwich City Council’s offices used to have to give their information to a... 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