News

Councils at Christmas!

15/12/2025

Parish and town councils are always central to their communities, and this is often most obvious at Christmas where councils are behind the festivities, putting up lights and decorating trees.

Consultation on Proper Practices for Smaller Authorities

19/11/2025

SAPPP and CIPFA Launch Joint Consultation on Proper Practices for Smaller Authorities.

NALC Legal Update November 2025

03/11/2025

The November 2025 legal update from NALC’s covering issues that have been covered recently by their legal team.

Staff Announcement – DALC CEO

06/10/2025

Read about recent and upcoming staffing changes at DALC, including the appointment of Rebecca Walker as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Budget Time!

16/09/2025

Guidance on putting together a budget for the 2026/27 financial year with some suggestions about what to consider.

Chair’s Blog – 10th September 2025

10/09/2025

DALC Chair Liz Brookes-Hocking thanks Carl Hearn, Clerk to Tavistock Town Council for an extremely helpful webinar for DALC members on what they can do now to prepare for LGR. Find out how to catch up with the event if you missed it!

NALC Legal Update August 2025

20/08/2025

The August 2025 legal update from NALC’s covering issues that have been covered recently by their legal team.

Devon Councils Unite Behind Devolution Push

29/07/2025

Devon Councils Unite Behind Devolution Push: Council leaders across Devon have joined forces to call for the creation of a South West Peninsula Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA), representing 1.2 million residents and an economy worth over £25 billion a year.

Chair’s Blog – 24 July 2025

24/07/2025

Local Government Reorganisation – Everyone can have their say! Local authorities are consulting

Torridge District Council would like your help!

11/07/2025

Exciting opportunities! Torridge District Council would like your help with five vacancies for Independent Representatives to serve on its Committees.

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