Districts call for greater housebuilding powers in Autumn Statement

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Published: 10 October 2016

Councils urged to partner with prisons and be ‘smart’ by employing ex-offenders – Norse Group

Councils are urged to support training schemes for ex-offenders and give them jobs following launch of innovative job...

We’re delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the DCN Annual Conference on Thursday 19 to Friday 20...

The District Councils’ Network’s new Chair took the reins last night at a crucial moment for all member councils. Cllr...

District councils should be given a seat at the table of new strategic authorities to ensure their longstanding...

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