‘We have bold plans to drive change,’ says new DCN Chair
The District Councils’ Network’s new Chair took the reins last night at a crucial moment for all member councils. Cllr Richard Wright, Leader of North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire, took over from Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen at a House of Lords reception. Cllr...
DCN Chair gives Devo Bill evidence to MPs
District councils should be given a seat at the table of new strategic authorities to ensure their longstanding housing and planning expertise is fully utilised, DCN’s Chair has told MPs. Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen this morning gave evidence to the MPs developing...
A £250 tax bombshell? Fears mount over the cost of mega councils
Concern has been expressed that taxpayers could count the cost of new mega councils after analysis shows that the existing largest local authorities have the highest council tax bills. Residents living in council areas with populations of more than 500,000 have an...