‘Well-run councils will have to make counterproductive cuts’
The Chancellor has been urged to take targeted action to avoid counterproductive cuts to essential services at district councils. District councils – the local authorities closest to communities across much of England – continue to feel acute financial pressure due to...
DCN Conference programme published
DCN’s Annual Conference is taking shape and we are now in a position to share with you the latest programme. This includes confirmed speakers and provisional timings – although these may be subject to change. We expect further speakers for the event at...
DCN responds to extra Government funding
The District Councils’ Network has welcomed extra Government funding for its member councils, which was announced by Michael Gove in a written statement this afternoon. The Levelling Up Secretary announced an extra one percentage point uplift in the minimum funding...