Vital National Conference Highlights District Councils’ Dementia Solutions
A vital national conference is bringing together district councils and partners today (June 16) to discuss solutions to dementia. The event, which is taking place in central London, is the first conference of the Healthy Town and Villages Network (HTVN). This network...
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...
DCN Responds to Housing White Paper
The DCN has submitted a response to the Government’s Housing White Paper consultation. It sets out which areas of the White Paper are supported by district councils, such as the ability for councils to increase planning fees and a reduction in the time developers will...