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Why the question ‘how much does a .gov.uk domain cost’ is not easy to answer!

11/06/2024

At the Parish Council Domains Helper Service, we are often asked ‘how much does a .gov.uk domain cost?’ and we always pause before answering.

Advice Websites
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A positive start to our series of highways themed connect events

10/06/2024

On 5 June 2024, DALC hosted the first in a series of Connect Events with the Highways Team of Devon County Council. This event aimed to bridge the gaps in communication and understanding between parish councils and the highways department.

Connect Event

Community Champion Awards at the Annual Parish Meeting

04/06/2024

South Brent Parish Council uses their Annual Parish Meeting to award Community Champions – a fantastic way to bring the community together! 

Member Story

Is a gov.uk domain mandatory?

It is a common misconception that owning a .gov.uk domain is a mandatory requirement for all councils. This is not the case. However, using a .gov.uk domain for council business, email, and your website is absolutely a sign of good practice, trust and professionalism.

Advice Websites

General Election 2024 – guidance on the pre-election period

29/05/2024

A General Election has been called for 4 July 2024; councils will need to be aware of guidance around pre-election publicity, and avoid demonstrating political bias.

Elections
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There’s never been a better time to move to a .gov.uk domain

28/05/2024

Thinking about moving over to a .gov.uk domain? Here are four great reasons why there’s never been a better time to make the move:

Advice Websites
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Your experience matters: Complete our survey about support for new councillors

21/05/2024

Stepping into the role of councillor can be exciting and challenging. DALC wants to know what support new councillors have been accessing and how effectively it is working for them, to help shape our services for the future.

Councillor

The Good Councillor’s Guide has been updated for 2024

16/05/2024

NALC has published an updated edition of The Good Councillor’s Guide for member councils

Councillor Publications

NALC Model Financial Regulations 2024

07/05/2024

NALC have published the new Model Financial Regulations 2024, which are now available to download by all member councils.

Finance
A photo of a Scout Leader, Scout, and the Chair of South Brent Parish Council, standing in front of a white bell tent in a field. A thank you sign is hung on the tent.

South Brent Parish Council helps local Scout Group

02/05/2024

South Brent Parish Council helps the local Scout Group with a grant to buy new tents

Member Story