Promoting and developing the work of local councils at district, regional and national levels.
Keeping you up-to-date with legislation and best practise.
Providing a comprehensive schedule to equip individuals and councils.
Formed by Parish Councils --- Run for Parish Councils --- Delivering to Parish Councils
The Derbyshire Association of Local Councils (DALC) is a not for profit membership organisation, representing, training and advising the parish (including town) councils of Derbyshire, who form the grass roots tier of local government in England.
We offer members a resource of vital, operational information and facilitate communication at all levels of the parish network - district, county, regional and national.
As a membership association we are unable to deal with queries from the public, but we are happy to make general information available through this website. Please do not contact us directly unless you are a member.
Latest News
Coronavirus update 23rd September
Posted: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:21 by Wendy Amis
Following the announcements yesterday, from 24 September, if you are running a village hall or community centre, this must close by 10pm, groups of no more than 6 are allowed, and those groups can't then mingle. Staff must also wear masks, as must customers, unless seated to eat or drink.
It was also announced that indoor organised sport for over 18s will no longer be exempt from the rule of 6 (other than for indoor organised team sports for disabled people). More »
Working from home, if possible, is also to be encouraged. » Less
Coronavirus Update: Logging details for track and trace from 24th September
Posted: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:29 by Wendy Amis
On 18 September 2020, new regulations came into force making it a legal requirement for venues to log details of visitors, customers, and staff. Local council venues and buildings that allow public access or bookings must:
- Have a system in place to request and record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff
- Register for an official NHS QR code and display the official NHS QR poster from 24 September 2020
The NHS has provided more information on the QR code and posters for organisations, as well as further information on the NHS COVID-19 app. More »
Collecting contact details and maintaining records for NHS Test and Trace is a legal requirement and failure to comply is punishable by a fine. » Less
Update on Coronavirus legislation 14th September 2020 and holding of Council Meetings
Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:47 by Wendy Amis
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 were made on 13 September and came in to force on 14 September, at 12.01. They amend the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 ("the Principal Regulations"), so that people may not participate in social gatherings, in any place, in groups of more than six, unless they are members of the same household, two linked households or exceptions apply. More »
NALC's view is that although the Principal Regulations continue to permit local councils to hold meetings (now as an exemption to the six-person gatherings limit) in COVID-19 secure premises, the NALC position remains that we recommend that councils continue to meet remotely. MHCLG reissued its guidance last week and deals with meetings at section 3d. MHCLG continues to recommend that where meetings can take place digitally without the need for face-to-face contact, they should continue to do so. » Less
