DCN responds to the Industrial Strategy Green Paper
The DCN has submitted a response to the Government’s Industrial Strategy consultation. It includes a call for funding and responsibility over the national skills and employment schemes to be devolved to local areas so they can match employers with the skills they need...
District Councils’ Network responds to Localis report on Industrial Strategy
Responding to the new Localis report ‘Making an Industrial Strategy – taking back control locally’, Cllr Neil Clarke, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said: “Districts are leading efforts to drive efficiency, innovation and local growth and stand ready to...
District Councils’ Network responds to Budget Statement 2017
Press Release – DISTRICT COUNCILS RESPOND TO BUDGET 2017 Responding to the Budget 2017, Cllr Neil Clarke, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said: “Whilst district councils support the additional funding for social care announced by the Chancellor...