DCN has responded to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Planning’s inquiry into England's developer contributions system: “Councils need a...
DCN responds to APPG on housing and planning’s inquiry
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Consultation Responses
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...
DCN gives evidence to HCLG Committee inquiry into Permitted Development Rights
DCN gives evidence to HCLG Committee inquiry into Permitted Development Rights The DCN welcomes this important report from the HCLG Committee following their...
DCN responds to Defra proposals for consistency in household and business recycling
DCN responds to Defra proposals for consistency in household and business recycling The DCN believes that local councils and communities- from our city...
DCN responds to a proposed Waste Prevention Plan for England
DCN responds to a proposed Waste Prevention Plan for England The District Councils' Network supports the proposals for a Waste Prevention Plan for England. We...
DCN gives evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry into the future of the planning system
DCN gives evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry into the future of the planning system In our evidence, published within...
DCN responds to a proposed Deposit Return Scheme
DCN responds to a proposed Deposit Return Scheme The District Councils' Network supports the instigation of a 'on-the-go' Deposit Return Scheme as a way to...