Five zoo-themed walking trails installed by Cherwell District Council are one of the many ways in which district councils encourage physical activity among...
‘With Zoo Trails, walking is fun’: how Cherwell boosted child fitness
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50 years of districts: boosting physical activity from childhood to adulthood
A skatepark which is boosting physical activity among users ranging from the youngest children to adults is the latest project featured in DCN’s video series...
‘By working together we’re achieving big things’: Pendle’s regeneration showcased
Pendle Borough Council has explained its bold vision for regenerating the town of Colne, including through the creation of a new heritage quarter, in the...
Time to celebrate 50 years of being close to our communities
Easter Monday is the fiftieth anniversary of the most localised principal tier of England’s local government landscape. The 164 district councils have been...
Pioneering four-day working week set to be trialled by district
A district council which is struggling to fill vacancies is set to become the first UK council to trial a four-day working week for its desk-based staff....
DCN and CCN Joint Statement
The District Councils' Network and the County Councils Network Joint Statement This article was published on March 25th, 2020 on the Local Government...
District Council Response to COVID-19
District Council Response to the COVID-19 Illness This is a fast-moving situation; the response to the Covid-19 illness has profound implications for the...
DCN Covid-19 Template Strategy
District Councils' Network Coronavirus Engagement Template for Councils District Councils will play a pivotal role in our national response to the impact of...