Our search makes it easy to find documents, news, and information across the parish website.
The Basics
Simply type what you're looking for in the search box. Results appear as you type — no need to press Enter (though you can if you prefer).
Use the filter buttons to show only:
- Documents — PDFs like minutes, agendas, and policies
- News — Blog posts and announcements
- Pages — Website pages
- FAQs — Frequently asked questions
- Events — Upcoming and past events
Filter Bar
Below the filter buttons, you'll find additional controls to refine your search:
- Doc Type — Filter documents by type: Minutes, Agenda, Policy, Planning, Finance, or Other. Selecting a doc type automatically switches to the Documents filter.
- Year — Show only results from a specific year
- Exact match — Tick this box to disable smart/AI search and find only exact keyword matches
- Sort — Choose how results are ordered:
- Relevance — Best matches first (uses AI-powered search)
- Date (newest) — Most recent documents first
- Date (oldest) — Oldest documents first
Smart Search
When sorting by Relevance, our search understands related terms, so you might find relevant results even if the exact words don't match. For example, searching for "playground" might also find documents about "play area" or "recreation ground".
When sorting by Date, smart search is disabled to ensure results are strictly ordered by date.
Privacy note: Search queries are processed using AI services (OpenAI) to improve results. No personal data is stored or used for any other purpose.
Search Tips
Looking for an exact phrase?
Put it in quotes: "annual report" or "play area"
Know the year?
Add year: followed by the year: budget year:2024
Or use the Year dropdown in the filter bar.
Looking for a specific document type?
Use the Doc Type dropdown, or type doctype: with one of: minutes, agenda, policy, planning, or finance
Example: doctype:minutes or playground doctype:policy
Date ranges?
Use after: and before: to narrow by date:grants after:2023 before:2025
Example Searches
| What you want | Try this |
|---|---|
| All minutes from 2024 | Select Doc Type: Minutes, Year: 2024 |
| Latest planning documents | Select Doc Type: Planning, Sort: Date (newest) |
| Anything about the budget | budget |
| Finance documents from last year | Select Doc Type: Finance, Year: 2024 |
| Exact phrase in documents | "community grant" with Exact match ticked |
| Oldest agendas first | Select Doc Type: Agenda, Sort: Date (oldest) |
Quick Answers
How current are the results?
Documents and posts are indexed regularly, so recent uploads should appear in search.
Why can't I find something?
Try fewer or different keywords. If you're searching for a document you know exists, try just part of the filename or a key word from the content. You can also try ticking "Exact match" if smart search is giving unexpected results.
Can I link to a search?
Yes! Add ?q= followed by your search terms to the search page URL. For example:/search/?q=budget+2024