News

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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We’re listening – now’s your chance to tell us what you need!

10/07/2025

We’re listening! The DALC 2025 Survey is now available and we want to hear from all our member councils to help guide our future plans!

Your chance to join DALC’s Board of Directors

26/06/2025

Are you passionate about parish and town councils? Consider joining our Board of Directors to champion the important role played by local councils in Devon.

Chair’s Blog 25th June – extended opening hours!

25/06/2025

Hear from DALC’s Chair about how we’ve listened to your feedback to implement changes, including extended opening hours!