PARISH COUNCIL MICROSOFT 365 SERVICES
Replace basic webmail and fragmented document storage with a professionally managed Microsoft 365 setup built for parish councils.
SharkyWeb combines trusted Microsoft technology with practical local support, giving councils professional email, secure document access, easier mobile working and a clearer, more manageable way to run digital services.
POWERED BY MICROSOFT 365
Your council benefits from globally trusted Microsoft tools, delivered, configured and supported by SharkyWeb.
MICROSOFT 365 SUPPORT AND SETUP FOR COUNCILS
We provide a standardised Microsoft 365 service designed to move parish councils away from unreliable webmail and towards a professional, secure and supportable setup.
- Microsoft 365 tenant setup and configuration
- Professional council email on your existing domain
- Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint setup
- User creation, licence assignment and administration
- Mailbox migration from existing providers
- Security essentials including multi-factor authentication
- Ongoing support for email, access and day-to-day admin
PROFESSIONAL EMAIL AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
Microsoft 365 gives councils more than just email. It provides a joined-up platform for communication, secure document storage and better control over council information.
Instead of relying on files scattered across personal devices or basic browser-based inboxes, councils can move to a structured, supportable system with proper account ownership and easier handovers when roles change.
- Professional email through Outlook and Exchange Online
- Structured file storage using SharePoint and OneDrive
- Individual accounts instead of shared credentials
- Better access from desktop, mobile and tablet
COMMON ISSUES WE HELP FIX
- Shared passwords between councillors or staff
- Files stored on personal laptops or memory sticks
- Webmail that is awkward to use on phones and tablets
- No clear ownership of accounts or documents
- Difficult user handovers when personnel change
A proper Microsoft 365 setup solves these problems with a system that is easier to manage, more secure and more professional. If you are unsure where your current setup stands, try the Parish Council IT Readiness Checker before requesting a full review.
BEFORE AND AFTER
| Current Setup | With Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|
| Basic webmail | Full Outlook email system |
| Shared passwords | Secure individual accounts |
| Files everywhere | Structured document storage |
| Limited remote access | Works across all devices |
WEBSITE HOSTING AND COUNCIL SUPPORT SERVICES
Alongside Microsoft 365, SharkyWeb can also provide website hosting as an optional bolt-on. This gives councils the option of keeping email, support and website services under one supplier relationship.
- Secure website hosting
- SSL certificate management
- Backups and maintenance
- Platform and plugin updates where applicable
- Optional managed content updates
It is a simple way to create a more joined-up digital service without introducing unnecessary complexity.
WHY SHARKYWEB?
- Microsoft 365 delivered through a practical local service
- Clear support boundaries and straightforward communication
- Setup, migration, administration and ongoing support
- Suitable for smaller organisations and parish councils
- Optional website hosting from the same provider
- Professional systems without unnecessary jargon
SIMPLE, CLEAR PRICING
We offer straightforward monthly pricing based on licences and support, with optional website hosting as a separate bolt-on where required.
The aim is to provide a service that is easy to understand, easy to budget for and properly supported over the long term.
READY TO MODERNISE YOUR COUNCIL SYSTEMS?
If your council is considering moving away from basic webmail or wants a more joined-up digital service, SharkyWeb can review your current setup and provide a clear proposal covering Microsoft 365, support and any website hosting requirements.
Contact SharkyWeb to discuss your current system and the options available, or start with the free parish council IT checker.