News

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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
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Building Stronger Councils: Investing in Emotional Intelligence and Resilience

16/04/2024

Exploring the importance of emotional intelligence and personal resilience, and how these skills can benefit your council.

Learning
A photo of Ilfracombe town, with a collection of people cleaning a fence together. One of them wears a hi-vis jacket with 'Ilfracombe Town Council' on the back

Spring Clean in Ilfracombe!

09/04/2024

A spring clean for Ilfracombe as the town council takes matters into their own hands with an initiative for cleaner streets!

Member Story
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DALC responds to Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Consultation

29/02/2024

DALC has issued its response to the public consultation on the proposed Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority (CCA).

Devolution
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Devon and Torbay devolution deal consultation now live

14/02/2024

A six-week devolution consultation has launched with proposals to set up a Combined County Authority to oversee new funds and powers for Devon and Torbay. 

Devolution
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Village halls

Village halls are hugely important to their community. As Village Hall Week approaches, there is some help and funding available which may help your community.

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