News

Germansweek Parish Council lighting the beacon

Lighting the beacons for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

01/07/2021

Councils are being encouraged to participate in the lighting of Beacons on 2 June 2022 to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Events

A habitat plan to support biodiversity and wildlife in Dittisham

30/06/2021

Dittisham Parish Council has been working with Sustainable Dittisham to create a Habitat Plan for the land owned and managed by the council.

Member Story
Great Torrington heritage maps

Promoting heritage in Great Torrington

Great Torrington Town Council have been working hard with their community on a number of schemes to promote the independent shopping experience alongside the environment, culture and heritage of the town. 

Member Story
Church Shop

Community businesses in places of worship

25/06/2021

The All Churches Alliance are funding The Plunket Foundation to deliver advice and grant support to community businesses looking to set up in a local church

Assets and Services
Playing Field or Village Green

Prepare for summer | events advice from Came and Company

22/06/2021

Events advice and free Q&A session from Came and Company on risks that councils will need to consider as they plan summer events in 2021

Events
Devon coastline

Prepare for summer | heatwave plan to protect public health

Learn more about the heatwave plan for England and how to keep your communities safe during hot weather and additional risks of Covid-19

Health

Brand new e-learning courses

17/06/2021

Learn in your own time and at a pace to suit you, with our new range of short study e-learning modules now available.

Learning

Lockdown extensions, council meetings and audit deadlines

DALC advice on the extension to lockdown, council meetings since the 7th May and looming audit deadlines that you should be aware of.

Finance Meetings and Procedures

Fraud prevention information and offer of free training/support

09/06/2021

Free fraud prevention training available to all groups including parish and town councils from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Policing
Poppy Flowers Remembrance Sunday

Wild about Devon! A wildlife network for parish and town councils

08/06/2021

Learn about the new Wild About Devon network, attend the launch event and join the Devon Parish and Town Council Wildlife Network.

Climate Change