News

Looking down at hiking boots in a pile of leaves, representing walking on the Slow Ways

Slow Ways – Can you help?

26/01/2023

Can you assemble a team to help with Slow Ways this winter? They need councils to help walk, review and verify their town’s Slow Ways.

Active Travel
Image of a beautiful garden with some pink flowered shrubs, large red and white flower plants and an acer tree in a pot.

A very busy 2022 for Kingsteignton Town Council!

01/01/2023

Kingsteignton Town Council has had a very busy 2022 with a number of different events and services happening throughout the year to support their community!

Member Story
An image of Ivybridge Christmas Festival, showing lots of people in the street with the Christmas lights and various trade stalls.

Ivybridge Christmas Festival – lots of festive fun!

07/12/2022

The Ivybridge Christmas Festival took place on 25 November and was a well attended event with lots of positive feedback!

Member Story
A photo of green space in Uplyme showing a grassy bank with a tree and houses in the background.

Regenerating greenspace in Uplyme

05/12/2022

Stafford Mount Park is a greenspace at the very heart of Uplyme village. It is a public space but is currently under utilised and Uplyme Parish Council are embarking on a regeneration project.

Member Story
Councillor John Hart, leader of Devon County Council

Cllr John Hart hosts the DCC autumn briefings for 2022

22/11/2022

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

Events

Join our Board of Directors!

17/11/2022

We have a vacancy on our Board of Directors which can be filled by co-option; read on for more information and how to apply for the position!

DALC
Photo taken at Fair for South Brent, showing people enjoying the fair

Fair for South Brent is a resounding success

15/11/2022

The Fair for South Brent focussed on issues of community, nature and climate, involving as many local groups and organisations as possible. It was a very successful event with lots of activities, advice and information.

Member Story

New rates of pay in the National Salary Award 2022/23

02/11/2022

The Local Government Association has come to an agreement on the new rates of pay applicable from 1 April 2022

Employment
A group of walkers beating the bounds on Dartmoor

Beating the bounds in South Tawton!

18/10/2022

This year, 2022, was the 160th Beating the Bounds for South Tawton parish, a tradition which dates back to Alfred the Great and happens every 7 years.

Member Story
An image of some community-led housing

Support for community-led housing solutions

11/10/2022

Support for community-led housing solutions from Prana Simon, CLH advisor. Read more about what support is available for you.

Housing