News

Great Collaboration

21/10/2026

The Great Collaboration is all about gathering and sharing good practice in reducing carbon emissions, adapting to change, and nature recovery to support biodiversity.

2025/26 DALC Annual Report published

13/10/2026

We’re pleased to publish our 2025/26 Annual Report highlighting another productive year of supporting, representing, and strengthening local councils in Devon.

New CiLCA Study Programme Launched!

County associations across the South West have joined forces to deliver a new CiLCA Study Support Programme.

NALC Legal Update September 2026

28/09/2026

The September 2026 legal update from NALC’s legal team.

New planning support for members

15/09/2026

We have recently agreed a contract with Andrew Towlerton Associates to provide planning consultancy support […]

DALC Annual General Meeting

09/09/2026

Our member councils are cordially invited to attend our AGM, which is taking place on Wednesday 7 October 2026, 10am, at Exeter Racecourse.

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DALC calls for clarity as local government reorganisation in Devon is paused

08/09/2026

Devon Association of Local Councils (DALC) is calling for clarity and certainty for parish and town councils following the government’s decision to pause and review its local government reorganisation programme in the county.

2026/27 pay agreement

25/08/2026

The National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services has agreed on pay rates applicable from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The new pay rates are each increased by 3.3 per cent per annum.

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Clear Utility Solutions – July Update

05/08/2026

June energy update from Clear Utility Solutions and results of the DALC partnership

NALC Legal Update July 2026

27/07/2026

The July 2026 legal update from NALC’s legal team.

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