How to use the online alarm clock
While you wait for the right moment to leave for the public hearing on a proposed development, set the alarm for 6:43 pm and keep an eye on the remaining time. That gives you a clear cue before 7:00 pm, whether you are checking the council papers, gathering your notes or making sure you know the route to the venue.
As you review the hearing details, this alarm page may slip behind another tab containing a planning document or map. The alert can still sound while the page remains open, although browser settings may sometimes restrict sound from a background page; allowing audio beforehand avoids an unexpected silent notification. If the browser is closed or the computer or phone goes to sleep, the public hearing alarm will not sound, so use a separate device alarm if missing your departure cue would matter.
Before setting off for an early-evening hearing, check how humid the air feels outside as well as the temperature shown in the forecast. At 6:43 pm, lingering afternoon warmth and damp air can make a brisk walk or wait at a bus stop less comfortable than expected. A light, breathable layer and a little water are practical choices, while a compact waterproof is sensible if humid air is accompanied by showers.
Common questions
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
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