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.

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What is a website cookie? 

A cookie is a simple text file that's stored on your computer or mobile device by a website's server. Cookies 'remember' bits of information from your visit to the site. 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, names and details for online forms. 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. How you do this depends on your web browser. You can choose settings to:

• accept all cookies
• notify you when a cookie is issued
• not to receive cookies

Please note. Turning off cookies may limit how you can 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.

The short video from The Guardian provides a helpful and visual overview of cookies. 

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What cookies do we use on this website? 

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 expire when you close your browser
__KBConsent__		This cookie expire when you close your browser
__KBCookie__	contains a unique string to identify your session	This cookie expire when you close your browser
__KBLoggedIn__	Flags your authentication status.	This cookie expire when you close your browser

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Networking and Social media websites

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.

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Third-party cookies

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. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from, Words used to search for information and if this has returned the information being looked for The pages visited.  View Google's privacy policy	30 minutes to 2 years after use: Google Analytics cookies