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
DALC's Spring Seminar line-up announced
Posted: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:58 by Wendy Amis
AS usual, DALC's Spring Seminar schedule has something for everyone! Not only a new venue - the imposing Alfreton Hall, pictured - but also a wide variety of expert speakers and exhibitors.
Come and join us on March 12th to hear presentations on youth engagement in local politics, new initiatives on helping the elderly, a first-hand account of dealing with an emergency situation (Whaley Bridge's dam collapse), and the benefits of organising community get-togethers like The Big Lunch. More »
Talking of which, we've an excellent meal lined up for all attendees - and don't forget you'll also get the chance to see products and services from a range of specialist exhibitors, and, of course, chat with fellow councillors and clerks.
Delegate places for the full day's event (0930-1545) are £55, and can be booked via the DALC office. But be quick, places are limited! » Less
DALC's 2nd annual Excellence Awards presented
Posted: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:42 by Wendy Amis
'CONGRATULATIONS!' to the winners of our 2nd annual Excellence Awards, presented at yesterday's AGM in Chesterfield.
Overall winner of the BHIB Council of the Year award is Charlesworth Parish Council (pictured), with the Councillor of the Year going to Olwen Wilson of Middleton-by-Wirksworth.
Winner of the Blachere Illumination Clerk of the Year is Phillip Woodward of Pilsley Parish Council.
Changes to PWLB lending rates
Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:48 by Wendy Amis
Last week a whole percentage point increase in the rate of borrowing from the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) with immediate effect was announced.
The move has increased the rate for a PWLB 50-year new maturity loan from 1.81% to 2.82% overnight.
This restores interest rates to levels available in 2018, by increasing the margin that applies to new loans from the PWLB by 100bps (one percentage point) on top of usual lending terms. More »
The statement said the government will monitor the impact of the change and keep its rates policy under review.
Councils currently looking to take out a PWLB loan are advised to check the PWLB website for an updated estimate of repayments.
https://www.dmo.gov.uk/responsibilities/local-authority-lending-pwlb/what-s-new/ » Less
