News

New rates of pay in the National Salary Award 2022/23

02/11/2022

The Local Government Association has come to an agreement on the new rates of pay applicable from 1 April 2022

Employment
A group of walkers beating the bounds on Dartmoor

Beating the bounds in South Tawton!

18/10/2022

This year, 2022, was the 160th Beating the Bounds for South Tawton parish, a tradition which dates back to Alfred the Great and happens every 7 years.

Member Story
An image of some community-led housing

Support for community-led housing solutions

11/10/2022

Support for community-led housing solutions from Prana Simon, CLH advisor. Read more about what support is available for you.

Housing

Tips on budget and precept setting, from Scribe Accounts

10/10/2022

The budget represents the future spending plan for the community, read Scribe’s tips on budget and precept setting.

Advice Finance
Cows with their reflective neckbands

Reflective neckbands to protect Dartmoor livestock!

29/09/2022

More than 200 Dartmoor ponies and cows are being given reflective neckbands to make them more visible and help prevent car collisions

Member Story
Light bulbs in the sky

Government energy help for local councils

28/09/2022

Energy help – the government have released a support package for all commercial energy users, including local councils. Read the guidance below from our partners, Clear Utility Solutions.

Current events
Chudleigh Town Hall, where there will be a warm space

Warm Space in Chudleigh Town Hall

22/09/2022

Chudleigh Town Hall as a safe, warm space this autumn and winter

Member Story

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

08/09/2022

It was with profound sadness that the Devon Association of Local Councils has learnt of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.  The Association extends its heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King and to the Royal Family.

We remember with immense gratitude the lifetime of service which Her Majesty devoted to our Nation and to the Commonwealth.

Beach wheelchair hire at Exmouth beach

Beach Wheelchair Project in Exmouth!

07/09/2022

Exmouth Town Council has developed a Beach Wheelchair Project to hire out specially adapted wheelchairs for use on the beach

Member Story
Enjoying a warm space

Could your council offer a ‘Warm Space’ this autumn/winter?

25/08/2022

With autumn and winter rapidly approaching, could your council offer a ‘Warm Space’ to help your community keep warm?