Northborough — public service directory

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<header><b>▰ NORTHBOROUGH</b><span>YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL / DEMONSTRATION</span></header>
<main>
  <section class="civic-title">
    <p>SERVICES FOR EVERYDAY LIFE</p>
    <h1>What do you<br />need to do?</h1>
    <div class="search">
      <label class="sr-only" for="query">Find a service</label
      ><input id="query" placeholder="Search services" /><button id="change">Find housing →</button>
    </div>
  </section>
  <section class="services">
    <article data-search="housing repairs support">
      <h2>Housing & your home →</h2>
      <p>Repairs, housing advice and local support.</p>
    </article>
    <article data-search="bins recycling waste">
      <h2>Bins & recycling →</h2>
      <p>Collection days, missed bins and recycling.</p>
    </article>
    <article data-search="streets roads transport">
      <h2>Streets & transport →</h2>
      <p>Roads, parking and getting around.</p>
    </article>
    <article data-search="schools education">
      <h2>Schools & learning →</h2>
      <p>School places, term dates and adult learning.</p>
    </article>
    <article data-search="parks gardens">
      <h2>Parks & public spaces →</h2>
      <p>Local parks, allotments and shared places.</p>
    </article>
    <article data-search="help support">
      <h2>Community support →</h2>
      <p>Practical help when you need it.</p>
    </article>
  </section>
  <aside>
    <b>Need a different kind of help?</b>
    <p>This is a fictional council website. No actual services or applications are provided.</p>
  </aside>
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  <footer class="demo-note">Fictional brand · local interface demo · no information is sent</footer>
</main>

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