‘I’d like 20 robots by 2025’: councils discuss radical transformation
A DCN/Capita roundtable brought together member councils to contemplate how authorities can become more resilient amid rising demand and budget pressures It has become ever harder to run councils as budgets tighten, staff come under greater pressure and demand for...
‘Jobs and investment will suffer if district expertise is side-lined’ – DCN responds to LEPs’ axing
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Government’s publication today of proposals to replace Local Enterprise Partnerships. A guidance document, published by the Department for Business & Trade and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and...
District Bulletin for July: Our winter preparations start now
CLLR SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: Winter warmth preoccupies us during the summer sun MUST-READS: Our round-up of media and policy highlights for DCN councils ANNIE PICKERING: How we’re measuring your climate action NOTICEBOARD: Essential diary dates and opportunities for you...