Full DCN conference programme revealed
Two local government ministers, parliamentary representatives of the main Opposition parties and a combined authority mayor are among the speakers at the District Councils’ Network Annual Conference. Tickets featuring overnight accommodation are now sold out. However,...
Rushing reorganisation disempowers communities
Consultants will be the victors from the mad rush to impose mega councils The rush to impose mega councils on local areas ignores the views of local communities and thwarts discussion about how to improve services and increase value for taxpayers, local leaders have...
No evidence exists to support mega councils, Government admits
Freedom of Information responses show no assessment undertaken to support 500k population floor for unitary councils The Government has admitted it has undertaken no analysis to publicly justify its decision to require the creation of new unitary councils with a...