Cookies
Like most websites we use 'cookies' to collect anonymous statistics about how people use the site, and to help us keep it relevant for the user. Cookies 'remember' bits of information from your visit to the site.
A cookie is a simple text file that's stored on your computer or mobile device by a website's server. Only that server can retrieve or read the contents of that cookie. Each cookie is unique to your web browser. So if we put a cookie on your computer, it can't be read by any other website.
We use two types of cookies:
- Session cookies that last as long as your current visit to the site, or for up to a limited amount of time if you keep the site open without using it. They mean you don't have to keep re-submitting information as you move through the site.
- Persistent cookies that remember information from previous visits, for example pages you add to My Favourites. They are used to collect anonymous statistics about how many people use the site, and to maintain any settings (such as accessibility) you have changed.
You can change your computer settings at any time to:
- accept all cookies
- notify you when a cookie is issued
- not to receive cookies
- How you do this depends on your web browser. Please note: Turning off cookies may limit or prevent you from being able to use our website and website services.
If you accept cookies, they may remain on your computer, unless you delete them. No personal information is recorded, so you cannot be identified. Cookie information is not stored permanently on our servers.
You can find out more about cookies in general here www.aboutcookies.org
The government has made this video about how websites use cookies to help you understand more about what they are, how they work why we use them.
| Name | Function | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Generic Session Cookie (JSESSIONID) | This cookie is essential for various parts of the website to function properly. | This cookie expires when you close your browser. |
| KB5 Cookies (__KBCookie__ and __KBLoggedIn__) | KB5 manages the display of the website. These two cookies are essential for various parts of the website to function properly. | This cookie expires when you close your browser. |
| __KBConsent__ | This cookie expires when you close your browser. | |
| __KBCookie__ | contains a unique string to identify your session | This cookie expires when you close your browser. |
| Flags your authentication status. | This cookie expires when you close your browser. |
We include some information on our website from social media and networking websites such as YouTube and others. These sites may set cookies that the council does not control. Please check with these third-party websites to see how your information is used.
Some information we access is from cookies that the Council does not control, such as Google Analytics which stores information about the pages you visit. No personal information is recorded, so you cannot be identified and this information is not stored permanently on our servers.
| Name | Function | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| “Google Analytics" | These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site so we can improve the experience.
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30 mins to 2 years after used: Google Analytics cookies |