Help
Last updated | 30/04/2008
We hope you enjoy exploring pkc.gov.uk. This page provides some information about how the site is structured, how to find your way around and how to get more help if you should need it. If you have any problems or questions which aren't covered by this page please
email the webmaster.
Browsers, screen resolutions and web standards
http://www.pkc.gov.uk/ has been designed to function with any web browser, but will work best with browsers which have reasonable support for web standards. We recommend using Firefox for Windows, a free browser produced as part of the Mozilla Project, and Safari for users of Apple Macs. The site will work well with recent versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer. We support the work of the Web Standards Project.
We have tried to design the site to make it functional in text browsers such as Lynx, and with mobile devices such as PDAs.
The site is designed to function on graphical browsers at a minimum resolution of 800x600 pixels, but will work best at resolutions of 1024x768 or higher.
Accessibility
We have tried to make pkc.gov.uk accessible to all, and have aimed to meet or exceed the provisions of the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) Conformance Level "AA". The site uses CSS for almost all layout and styling, any of which can be overridden by users. For more information please see the Web accessibility policy page.
The default text size used on the site can be altered by using the text-size controls in your browser.
Some pages on the Perth & Kinross Council’s website contain audio and video clips.
Watching video clips
Video clips on this website will either be in Windows Media Video (WMV) or Audio Video Interleave (AVI) format.
Windows Media Player will play both of these formats. Windows Media Player is free to download if you do not have a version installed on your computer.
Listening to audio files
Audio clips on this website are in mp3 format. To listen to audio files or watch video clips, you will need a media player installed on your computer. If your computer does not have a media player, you can download a free player by selecting one of the links below:
There are two ways you can listen to audio files.
- Download the MP3 file to your computer
Right-click on the file, choose "Save target as" or "Save Link As" depending on your browser, and select where you want to save the file.
When the download is complete, double-click the saved MP3 file, it will automatically start your media player and play the file.
- Play the MP3 file from the website
If you want to listen on your PC, just left click on the link and the file will play in your default media player.
Site structure
The information in the site is divided up into 12 main sections:
The twelve main sections of our site:
| Business and trade |
Law and licensing |
| Community life and leisure |
Planning and the environment |
| Council and government |
Promoting Perth and Kinross |
| Education and learning |
Social care and health |
| Housing |
Tourism and visitor attractions |
| Jobs and careers |
Transport and streets |
Navigation
There are numerous ways of finding your way around pkc.gov.uk, or finding the information you are looking for. Many pages contain links in the text - follow these to see related information. Many pages have links organised into sections to make finding information easier though not all pages will have these sections.
- Quick Links - provides links to related information.
- Downloads - provides links to related PDF documents that you can download.
- Related Articles - provides links to related web pages on our site.
- External Links - provides links to related information on pages from external web sites.
- Contact Details - provides contact information for the relevant section of the Council.
In graphical browsers these sections are displayed on the right hand side of the screen.
Any link with this symbol - 
- will take you to away from pkc.gov.uk to an external website.
Searching
The site can be searched using our search engine. The site is indexed every night, and searches will find text inside all web pages and attached documents in PDF (Portable Document Format).
A to Z Index and Site Map
The A to Z Index contains entries for all pages and documents on the website, organised in convenient alphabetical listings. The Site Map provides a higher-level view of the site, listing all the sections of the site and their constituent areas.
Breadcrumbs
To assist you with moving back and forth between the pages there is a "bread crumb" trail at the top of each page - this starts with 'Home > ...' so you can see the path you have followed to reach your destination and use it to revisit previous pages. For example for the 'Data protection and freedom of information page':
The breadcrumb trail shows that we are in the Law and Licensing section of the site, viewing the Data protection and freedom of information page. You can navigate to any lower level at any time by clicking the links on this breadcrumb trail.
Need more assistance?
If you require further help please email webmaster@pkc.gov.uk who will endeavour to assist you.
