Recycling reform jeopardised by inadequate funding and unrealistic deadlines
Funding shortfalls and unrealistic timelines could jeopardise the Government’s Simpler Recycling reforms, the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has warned. The latest concerns were expressed after Defra today published its implementation timeline for the reforms in its...
‘By working together we’re achieving big things’: Pendle’s regeneration showcased
Pendle Borough Council has explained its bold vision for regenerating the town of Colne, including through the creation of a new heritage quarter, in the latest film showing DCN member councils’ innovative work. The council’s leadership of the rebuilding...
Surge in children in temporary accommodation sparks concernÂ
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is calling for immediate action to ensure councils can afford to support vulnerable families after new data revealed the growing scale of the temporary accommodation crisis. The Government’s latest statutory homelessness...