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The public must have the final say on mega councils

The public must have the final say on mega councils

It’s undemocratic not to proactively seek views of communities on council reorganisation   The side-lining of the public in determining the future of cherished local services has been branded undemocratic. This follows the Government revealing local people will...
Response to Homelessness Prevention Grant Consultation

Response to Homelessness Prevention Grant Consultation

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is a cross-party network of 164 district councils and five unitary councils. We are a special interest group of the Local Government Association, providing a single voice for district services. DCN member councils deliver a...
Roundtable: Maintaining service quality during LGR

Roundtable: Maintaining service quality during LGR

The scale of the challenge presented to council services by local government reorganisation (LGR) was the topic of a roundtable, supported by Norse Group, held shortly before the DCN Annual Conference began. The group of around two dozen council chief executives and...
Navigating sustainable procurement

Navigating sustainable procurement

How councils can make the most of the Procurement Act 2023 By Gary Styles, Founder and Chief Executive, Zellar The Procurement Act 2023, which took effect in February 2025, marks a significant shift in how UK councils approach procurement. With a strong focus on...