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Tomorrow’s district council leaders

Tomorrow’s district council leaders

Tomorrow’s district council leaders Last December, up-and-coming officers from district councils across England gathered for the final event of the District Councils’ Network 2022 Staff Development Programme (SDP). The SDP sees rising stars from district councils come...
DCN responds to support package for Ukrainians in UK

DCN responds to support package for Ukrainians in UK

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) welcomes the support package for Ukrainians in the UK announced by the Government this week. The DCN is particularly pleased to see the Government has responded to the concerns we’ve raised about the number of host families...
DCN responds to Policy Statement on Local Government Finance

DCN responds to Policy Statement on Local Government Finance

DCN responds to Policy Statement on Local Government Finance: ‘A step forward but difficult choices remain for district councils’ District council budgets remain under pressure after the government announced some of its plans in advance of the local government finance...
Government agrees to protect district council functions

Government agrees to protect district council functions

Levelling Up Bill: Government agrees to protect district council functions The District Councils’ Network has welcomed Michael Gove’s move to end the risk that district council services could be taken away from them without local consent. The Levelling Up Secretary...