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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

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