The DCN has responded to the a consultation by DCMS relating to how councils license local gambling premises, We expressed concerns that proposals would not...
DCN Response: Consultation on the Land-Based Gambling Sector
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Consultation Responses
DCN responds to consultation on Permitted Development Rights
DCN has responded to the Government’s consultation on Permitted Development Rights, which focused in particular on the agricultural sector and high streets....
DCN responds to capital risk metrics consultation
DCN has responded to the Government's consultation on capital risk metrics. In our response, DCN raised concerns about how these metrics will be used by...
DCN responds to parliamentary inquiry on disabled people in the housing sector
DCN has responded to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee's inquiry into ‘Disabled people in the housing sector’. In our response, DCN called...
DCN responds to Business Rates Avoidance and Evasion Consultation
DCN has responded to the Government's consultation on 'business rates avoidance and evasion'. In our response, DCN highlighted that it would be more efficient...
DCN responds to APPG on housing and planning’s inquiry
DCN has responded to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Planning’s inquiry into England's developer contributions system: “Councils need a...
Council Tax Exemptions for Second and Empty Homes: DCN response to Government consultation
The DCN has responded to the a consultation by DLUHC to automatically exempt certain properties from second and empty homes premiums. We expressed concerns...
DCN Responds to Public Accounts Committee Inquiry into the Government’s Resources and Waste Reforms in England
The DCN has responded to the Public Accounts Committee's inquiry into how DEFRA intends to implement collection and packaging reforms, as well as achieve its...
Best Value: DCN’s response to Government consultation
DCN has responded to the Government's consultation on statutory guidance for local authorities on Best Value Duty, which closed yesterday. The proposed...
Business Rates Review: Technical Consultation – DCN Response
Business Rates Review: Technical Consultation - DCN Response All DCN member councils are billing authorities and are therefore directly involved in the...
Minimum Revenue Provision Consultation DCN Response
Minimum Revenue Provision Consultation - DCN Response The District Councils' Network welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation. Please see our...
Spending Review 2021: DCN calls for financial certainty and sustainability as the essential foundations for levelling up
Spending Review 2021: DCN calls for financial certainty and sustainability as the essential foundations for levelling up Shire districts will deliver the...