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Food Waste Collection Campaign 2023

14/11/2023

The Food Waste Collection campaign aims to highlight how easy it is for residents to make the most of their food waste collection service. 

Current events

Footpath maintenance at Stokenham Parish Council

13/11/2023

Footpath maintenance is a classic example of the important, but often unsung, work that parish councils do that has enormous value to their community

Member Story

Why you should come work with us!

07/11/2023

We are currently recruiting for a Member Services Trainee/Assistant, with a view to developing that role into a Member Services Officer. As the existing Member Services Officer, read my story and why I’m looking forward to working with you!

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The 2023/24 Pay Award has been agreed

The 2023/24 Pay Award has been agreed by the National Joint Council and now applies from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.

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Cllr John Hart hosts briefings for parish and town councils

02/11/2023

Cllr John Hart (Leader of Devon County Council) is once again hosting a series of online meetings for town and parish councillors during November and December.

Events

Call for sites: Electric vehicle charging at parish council owned car parks

25/10/2023

Devon County Council are seeking expressions of interest for electric vehicle chargepoints in parish council and community car parks.

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Changes in fire safety legislation

18/10/2023

Changes in fire safety legislation came into effect on 1 October 2023, and will have an impact on the duties of the responsible person in residential and non-residential premises. 

Advice Assets and Services

Introducing our Connect Events

11/10/2023

Introducing our Connect Events, which will be instrumental in bringing councils together; to connect with DALC, to connect with each other, and to connect with other agencies whose work impacts our communities.

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AGM

An overview of our AGM 2023

Catch up on what happened at the 2023 DALC AGM, and your chance to tell us what matters to you and your council!

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Annual Report 2022/23

27/09/2023

Our Annual Report is our chance to reflect on everything that has happening throughout the year, while sharing information about what we have been up to, as well as the activities of our members. Our 2022/23 report is now available for you to read!

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