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The DCN Annual Conference 2024: essential information

The DCN Annual Conference 2024: essential information

DCN’s Annual Conference takes place on 14-15 March 2024 at Sopwell House in St Albans, Hertfordshire. We are hugely looking forward to welcoming delegates. By clicking on the bullet points below you can read and download our essential conference documents: The DCN...
District councils will thrive with financial freedom

District councils will thrive with financial freedom

District councils will thrive with financial freedom There is a balance to be struck between financial prudence and securing future growth opportunities, writes Kelly Watson, Head of Local Government Relationships at CCLA, in response to a CCLA/DCN roundtable on...
‘An essential boost to our over-stretched planners’

‘An essential boost to our over-stretched planners’

DCN responds to proposed planning fee rise: ‘An essential boost to our over-stretched planners’ Under-pressure district council planning departments are set to receive a much-needed boost after the Government proposed increases in planning fees. A consultation...
East Devon: Decarbonisation using district heating

East Devon: Decarbonisation using district heating

The project The Council is working with energy company E.ON to decarbonise two existing district heating networks and to support the large scale delivery of low carbon and zero carbon development.  This will be achieved through investing in an interconnector project. ...