Darley Dale Town Council - The Council

Parish/town councils are democratically elected local authorities with duties, powers and privileges conferred by Act of Parliament. In England and Wales, a parish council can resolve to call itself a 'town council' and its chairman the 'town mayor'.

Darley Dale Town Council was certified as a Quality Town Council on 17 February 2005.

The Quality Parish and Town Council Scheme is a government initiative (information - opens new window) for all parish and town councils in England. The accreditation process is conducted by the County Accreditation Panel on behalf of Her Majesty's Government and co-coordinated with the support of the National Association of Local Councils.

Parish and town councils are known collectively as 'local councils'.

Councillors and Officers

County and District Council Ward Members

Minutes and Agendas of DDTC Meetings

Council Powers and Responsibilities

Model Publication Scheme