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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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

New e-learning courses available!

18/06/2024

Introducing some new E-learning courses to our selection, to help you stay up to date and trained on a range of issues!

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Website Accessibility

Understanding your council’s responsibility towards an accessible website

Every council, regardless of the domain it uses, has a legal obligation to ensure its website, and the information on it, is accessible to the whole community.

Advice Websites

Local Council Clerk Week 2024

12/06/2024

This week is Local Council Clerk Week, a celebratory week to raise the profile of the role of the clerk and recognise the work they do for their community!

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Clerks Summer Socials 2024

It’s time for our Clerks Summer Socials! An opportunity to join DALC and the Devon branch of the SLCC to chat and enjoy a free cream tea.

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