News

Asian hornet awareness in Devon

16/07/2024

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.

Current events
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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.

DALC

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. 

Policing
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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!

Learning
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!

Clerk

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.

Clerk Events

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