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Decision Making After the 7th May

07/04/2021

Our video briefing on decision making after 7th May along with some FAQs, the presentation slides and some useful links.

Meetings and Procedures
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Remote meetings update

26/03/2021

Government has confirmed that the legislation enabling remote meetings will not be extended past the 6th May 2021.

Meetings and Procedures
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Star Council Awards 2021

23/03/2021

NALC’s Star Council Awards are the only awards in England that recognise the local (parish and town) council sector’s positive contribution to its communities, rewarding local councils, councillors, young councillors, county associations and clerks

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09/03/2021

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Asian Hornet

Devon Beekeepers need your help

16/02/2021

The Asian Hornet poses a serious and very real threat to pollinators, especially honey bees. A concerted hornet attack can decimate a honey bee colony in a matter of hours!

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A spotlight on local council meetings

08/02/2021

The County Officer reflects on that viral council meeting video and offers tips maintaining high standards and new community interest

County Officer's Blog
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Remote meetings and the sunset clause

26/01/2021

The County Officer highlights the end to remote meeting regulations and provides some top tips for the months ahead.

County Officer's Blog
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Free Training for Speech, Language and Communication Needs

12/01/2021

Free training package for speech ,language and communication needs available from Communication Access UK

Community Engagement

Lets Talk! Mental health support for residents of Great Torrington

07/01/2021

Great Torrington Town Council has funded a new project to support for residents struggling with their mental health

Member Story

Headlines from today’s provisional local government finance settlement

17/12/2020

The provisional local government finance settlement confirms no referendum principles for local councils in 2021-22.

Finance