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‘New councils should remain close to communities’

‘New councils should remain close to communities’

DCN survey reveals local opposition to mega councils with populations exceeding half a million District councils overwhelmingly believe that power should be retained closer to communities than the mega councils endorsed by the Government. A District Councils’ Network...
English Devolution White Paper: DCN’s briefing

English Devolution White Paper: DCN’s briefing

Summary of DCN Position  DCN supports devolution and wants more power to be transferred to our local places. We broadly welcome the proposals in the English Devolution White Paper to create Strategic Authorities across England.  However, DCN has real concerns about...
Social care reform should precede local government reorganisation

Social care reform should precede local government reorganisation

The District Councils’ Network has responded to the timetable announced for social care reform by the Government today. A review will be set up, led by Baroness Louise Casey, which will publish final proposals in 2028 for the creation of a National Care Service. It is...