Blog Posts | Derbyshire ALC

Middlesex University e-workshop on Inclusive & value-ful digital infrastructures to support VCSEs (FG2: T&PCs).

by dalc, Jamille Riverol

Feb 16, 2026 DALC News Updates

The British Academy (the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences) has funded a project to understand how the value of parish and town councils can be measured. Middlesex Universit...

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January Forum

by dalc, Jamille Riverol

Feb 6, 2026 DALC News Updates

Our January forum on the return of beavers to Britain, joined by Emma Datta and Charlotte Taylor from the Wildlife Trust. The session explored beaver ecology and the important role beavers play in res...

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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act: Roundtables

by dalc, Jamille Riverol

Jan 20, 2026 DALC News Updates

* The Home Office is inviting a small number of people who oversee Premises/events in scope of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, [1] more commonly referred to as Martyn,s Law, to partic...

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December Forum with CREST

by dalc, Jamille Riverol

Jan 9, 2026 DALC News Updates

The CREST Forum met in December to discuss a range of current and emerging issues affecting councils, with a particular focus on collaboration, shared challenges, and future priorities. Members receiv...

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November Forum

by Matthew Evans

Dec 3, 2025 DALC News Updates

Our most recent DALC Forum focused on the key responsibilities and challenges involved in running a community building, with a presentation delivered by * Rona Rawson * , Rural Community Development O...

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Biggest Shake-Up of the Councillor Code of Conduct in Over a Decade!

by Matthew Evans

Nov 13, 2025 DALC News Updates

The   UK Government is moving ahead with a *whole‑system overhaul* of the local authority standards and conduct regime, described in its consultation outcome as “the most significant shake‑up of the c...

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DALC Annual Report

by Matthew Evans

Oct 20, 2025 DALC Day & AGM

Please find attached the annual report as presented to the annual general meeting. Annual Report [1] [1] https://derbyshirealc.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/DALCExternalShared/Documents/KB%20DALC%...

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September 2025 Forum - Employment Rights Bill

by Matthew Evans

Sep 22, 2025 DALC News Updates

We are delighted to welcome Chris Moses of Personnel Advice and Solutions Ltd as our guest speaker. The Employment Rights Bill continues its progress through Parliament. Chris will outline the key pro...

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Derbyshire Parish Liaison Forum

by Matthew Evans

Sep 16, 2025 DALC News Updates

On Monday 15th September, DALC attended the Derbyshire County Council-hosted Parish Liaison Forum at County Hall in Matlock. These forums provide an invaluable opportunity for Parish and Town Councils...

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NJC Pay Agreement

by Matthew Evans

Jul 24, 2025 DALC News Updates

The National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services has reached an agreement on the 2025/2026 pay award. From 1 April 2025*, staff on NJC terms will receive a 3.2% pay increase* across all ...

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Digital Data Compliance IT Policy

by dalc, Jamille Riverol

Jul 2, 2025 DALC News Updates

Thank you to everyone who attended the forum on 25.06.2025 online. Seeing such strong engagement and shared commitment across the board was great. The discussions were focused, practical, and packed ...

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June forum: Preparing for AGAR & digital data compliance

by dalc, Jamille Riverol

Jun 11, 2025 DALC News Updates

Join us for our next forum on Wednesday, 25 June 2025: Clerks: 1:00 PM, 1-hr Session Chairs and Council Members: 2:30 PM, 1-hour Session At our upcoming forum, we will discuss the key assertions from ...

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