The report reflects on a year marked by continued change within the local government sector, with parish and town councils playing an increasingly important role in supporting their communities and shaping the future of local service delivery.
Throughout 2025/26, DALC remained committed to providing high-quality advice, training, policy support and advocacy for our member councils. A central theme of this year’s report is the evolving local government landscape and the opportunities and challenges presented by local government reorganisation and devolution. DALC has worked closely with councils throughout this period, ensuring members have access to timely information, practical guidance and opportunities to engage with developments affecting their communities.
Rebecca Walker, Chief Executive of DALC, said:
The Annual Report provides an overview of DALC’s activities, achievements and priorities, while recognising the collective contribution of member councils during the year.
The full DALC Annual Report 2025/26 is available to download.