We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our member councils
We are a cross-party, member-led network, providing a single voice for our member councils
Stronger Economies workstream report – Building for the future
A joint report from the DCN and the Local Government Information Unit on the removal of the HRA cap
Building for the future – the impact of the removal of the HRA borrowing cap
Government plans to exclude planning authorities from strategic planning could result in confusion and complexity...
The final Local Government Finance Settlement (LGFS) 2026-27 contains good news for district councils. There had been...
Thousands of new council homes could be built after the Government announced it will lift one of the biggest barriers...
Local taxpayers and service users set to feel the pinch as councils face river maintenance spend hike Vast swathes of...
We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our member councils
The DCN strives to support our members through influencing national policy, facilitating collaboration and networking, and undertaking research
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