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New Chair and Vice Chair of DCN Chief Executive’s Group announced

New Chair and Vice Chair of DCN Chief Executive’s Group announced

A new Chair and Vice Chair of the District Councils’ Network’s Chief Executives’ Group have been appointed. Paul Shevlin, Chief Executive of Craven District Council, formerly Vice Chair, has been appointed Chair, taking over from Sandra Dinneen, Chief Executive of...
New Chairman of the District Councils’ Network announced

New Chairman of the District Councils’ Network announced

The new Chairman of the District Councils’ Network has been confirmed today as Cllr John Fuller. Cllr Fuller, who is Leader of South Norfolk District Council, takes over from Cllr Neil Clarke, who is stepping down having served the maximum term under the DCN’s...
DCN responds to Queen’s Speech

DCN responds to Queen’s Speech

Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Cllr Neil Clarke, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said “The Queen’s Speech underlined the importance the Government places on housing growth. In the absence of a new Housing Bill, district councils call on the Government...
DCN Responds to 100% Business Rates Consultations

DCN Responds to 100% Business Rates Consultations

The DCN’s response to the DCLG consultation into 100 per cent retention of business rates reiterates that the final design of any new system must be as simple and transparent as possible. Recommendations set out by district councils include, ensuring the right balance...