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‘A perfect storm’ – media focuses on district housing crisis

‘A perfect storm’ – media focuses on district housing crisis

DCN has received significant press coverage after revealing the level of concern across our member councils about our spiralling use of temporary accommodation. No fewer than 119 councils have signed our letter to the Chancellor, warning him of the rapidly worsening...
Chancellor urged by 119 councils to avert homelessness crisis

Chancellor urged by 119 councils to avert homelessness crisis

119 council leaders have signed a letter to the Chancellor calling on him to address the homelessness and temporary accommodation crisis that threatens local government’s financial sustainability and the services upon which England’s most vulnerable people rely. The...
DCN Annual Conference: your opportunity to engage with a vibrant sector

DCN Conference 2024: book your place now

Bookings are now open for DCN’s Annual Conference We’re delighted to announce that the DCN Annual Conference will be held on 14-15 March 2024. If you’re a councillor or officer at a DCN member council, you can book your place now. The event will again be held at the...