News

Exciting News! Colebrooke Play Park – Official Opening

16/09/2024

Members of Colebrooke parish were very excited to celebrate the opening of their re-vamped play park at the end of August

Member Story

Government proposes reforms to national planning policy

28/08/2024

Government has unveiled a consultation on proposed reforms to national planning policy, marking significant overhauls to the planning system.

Consultation Planning
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Councils explore self-help highways schemes

21/08/2024

On 15 August, DALC hosted its second Connect Event with the Highways Team, focussing on empowering town and parish councils through community self-help schemes aimed at enhancing local highways management.

Connect Event

Leading the way as Directors of DALC

06/08/2024

In an ever-changing public sector, leadership and agility are key to ensuring our local councils remain strong and effective. DALC is seeking individuals to join its Board of Directors who are ready to lead with confidence and vision.

DALC
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Help elevate local councils: Stand for DALC’s Board of Directors

23/07/2024

Do you value the role parish and town councils like we do?  Consider standing for our Board of Directors and help champion the importance of local councils in Devon.

DALC

AI Summit for Local Councils

16/07/2024

Our partners Breakthrough Communications are running a series of in-person summits, including this AI summit for Local Councils, and you’re invited.

Events

Asian hornet awareness in Devon

Devon could be vulnerable to the spread of Asian hornets this year, with the vast majority of reported sightings and nests in the south of the country, especially coastal counties.

Current events
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Become a Director: Join us in strengthening Devon’s local governance

12/07/2024

One of DALC’s key aims is to strengthen relationships between parish councils and principal authorities.  If you support our aims, consider joining our board as a non-executive director. There are 3 vacancies to be filled in 2024.

DALC

Councillor Advocate Scheme from the Police and Crime Commissioner

08/07/2024

Learn more about the Councillor Advocate Scheme and how you can work with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 

Policing
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Support for switching to a gov.uk domain!

02/07/2024

Catch up here on the Parish Council Domains Helper Service sessions held to help councils learn more about switching to a gov.uk domain!

Advice
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