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Sixty seconds with… Yvonne Rees

Sixty seconds with… Yvonne Rees

Yvonne is Chief executive of Cherwell District Council and Chair of the DCN’s Chief Executives Group What was your first job? As a ‘sporty girl’, my first job was that of a lifeguard at the local pool. This paid my way through uni. What’s given you the most career...
Sharon Taylor to step down from DCN role after peerage announced

Sharon Taylor to step down from DCN role after peerage announced

District Councils’ Network vice-chair Cllr Sharon Taylor has been awarded a peerage, Downing Street announced on Friday. Cllr Taylor, leader of Stevenage Borough Council for the past 16 years, has held key national roles at the District Councils’ Network and its...
DCN and Penna announce partnership

DCN and Penna announce partnership

DCN and Penna announce partnership Penna, the leading local government recruiter, has entered into a partnership with the District Councils’ Network which will see it support the DCN’s flagship Staff Development Programme. The Staff Development Programme looks to...
DCN and Capita announce partnership

DCN and Capita announce partnership

DCN and Capita announce partnership The District Councils’ Network is pleased to announce Capita as a new strategic partner. Our partnership will generate new ideas on breaking down silos in local government, transforming local public services and other important...