News

Co-option – filling vacancies after an election

19/04/2023

In an ordinary election, it is not uncommon for some councils to receive an insufficient number of candidates to fill its seats.  Co-option provides a way for councils to fill their vacancies.

Elections
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Government continues to be challenged over remote meetings

03/04/2023

National bodies, ADSO, LLG and NALC), continue to challenge government over remote meetings, but latest efforts prove unsuccessful.

Policy
Village Green in Scorton, North Yorkshire

Open spaces and paths: A new guide to protection

14/03/2023

The Open Spaces Society, Britain’s oldest conservation body, introduces a new guide to help local councils protect precious green spaces and paths.

Assets and Services

The benefits of diversity in local elections

13/03/2023

With ordinary elections rapidly approaching, we discuss why diversity in elections is important to communities.

Diversity Elections

Elections and Coronation guidance in our Knowledge Bank

08/03/2023

We have updated our Elections guidance and created an Elections FAQs to help guide you through the upcoming council elections. We’ve also created a Coronation webpage to gather ideas and advice for celebrating the Coronation!

Advice Current events Elections
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Clear Utility Solutions – how they can help with your energy bills!

28/02/2023

Clear Utility Solutions partners with DALC to help our members with their energy bills – read their update on the energy market and how can they help your council.

Commercial Partner
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How to report highways concerns

21/02/2023

Parish and town councils are often aware of highways concerns in their area such as potholes, overgrowing vegetation or drainage problems but how can you communicate those concerns to Devon County Council?

Highways
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What resources would be helpful to your council in a community emergency?

15/02/2023

What resources would your council find helpful, should an emergency situation like the COVID-19 pandemic happen again? Share your views with us

Have your say

Nominations for Buckingham Palace Garden Party 2023

06/02/2023

We are welcoming nominations from our member councils for tickets to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party on Tuesday 9 May 2023

Events
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DCW Polymers – from bins to benches

26/01/2023

From Bins to Benches – How DCW Polymers is supporting sustainability, recycling and the circular economy in Devon

Assets and Services Commercial Partner