‘With Zoo Trails, walking is fun’: how Cherwell boosted child fitness
Five zoo-themed walking trails installed by Cherwell District Council are one of the many ways in which district councils encourage physical activity among children. Zoo Trails is one of the pioneering projects showcased in DCN’s series of videos celebrating...
New homes must meet the needs of our communities – not developersÂ
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Deputy Prime Minister’s statement on house building and planning reform. Cllr Bridget Smith, Vice Chair of the District Councils’ Network, said: “District councils are on the front line in responding to the housing...
Carbon impact of DCN Conference revealed
DCN partnered with Zellar to assess the carbon footprint of our annual conference which took place in March. The event, at Sopwell House in St Albans on 14-15 March, led to 8.1 tonnes of CO2 being emitted. Over two-thirds of this was from transport. Seventy percent of...