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DCN becomes the Local Councils Network

DCN becomes the Local Councils Network

The District Councils’ Network has today relaunched itself as the Local Councils Network (LCN). The rebirth of the organisation – which has 169 unitary and district council members and is one of England’s largest local government bodies – was announced this lunchtime...
DCN is becoming the Local Councils Network: Your questions answered

DCN is becoming the Local Councils Network: Your questions answered

Local Councils Network Launch Why are you rebranding to the Local Councils Network (LCN)?  Local government reorganisation means district and county councils will come together as new unitary authorities by 2028. Our old name, the District Councils’ Network, did not...
DCN Conference: Everything you need to know

DCN Conference: Everything you need to know

DCN’s Annual Conference takes place on Thursday and Friday this week. Our Conference Handbook contains all the information you need to get the most from the event. Click here to read it. We look forward to seeing you at what we’re sure will be a great...
Uzbek local leaders explore community engagement in Brentwood

Uzbek local leaders explore community engagement in Brentwood

A delegation from Uzbekistan has visited DCN and Brentwood Borough Council to learn about how district councils work with communities at a local level. The delegation included the Deputy Chairman of the National Association of Mahallas of Uzbekistan – a body...
DCN responds to reinstatement of cancelled local polls

DCN responds to reinstatement of cancelled local polls

The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Government’s announcement that local elections due to be cancelled will take place after all. Councils were in December invited by ministers to request that elections due to be held in May were postponed to free up...