Frustration was expressed that the transformation element of LGR – digital change, in particular – is being neglected in the rush for councils to agree new...
Ensuring LGR facilitates digital transformation: a DCN/Capita roundtable
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DCN Updates
‘Small unitary councils can boost children’s services’
Proximity to place helps support children and families, says new report as council reorganisation looms Smaller councils can have a “natural advantage” in...
Punishing growth: Top house-building councils hit by maximum funding cut
Local government funding reform will hit the Government’s growth mission and target of building 1.5 million homes, district councils warn The councils doing...
‘The devolution label doesn’t match the contents’: DCN’s devo bill response
Mega councils could be forced on areas regardless of whether existing councils or residents want them The District Councils’ Network has responded to today’s...
New report: Social care reorganisation offers ‘chance to reset’ services
Adult social care will be one of the biggest challenges and opportunities for new unitary councils after LGR. DCN is pleased to publish this important new...
Slashing preventative services and home-building incentives won’t solve councils’ funding crisis
Changes in how funding is distributed between councils appear set to result in the erosion of local government services across vast swathes of England. The...
The public must have the final say on mega councils
It’s undemocratic not to proactively seek views of communities on council reorganisation The side-lining of the public in determining the future of...
DCN responds to spending review: prevention spend is a long-term investment
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Chancellor’s unveiling today of the spending review. We are particularly supportive of the scale of the...
DCN responds to council reorganisation update
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has said that no alternative exists to strong, community-focused councils, in response to the Local Government...
Roundtable: Maintaining service quality during LGR
The scale of the challenge presented to council services by local government reorganisation (LGR) was the topic of a roundtable, supported by Norse Group,...
Navigating sustainable procurement
How councils can make the most of the Procurement Act 2023 By Gary Styles, Founder and Chief Executive, Zellar The Procurement Act 2023, which took effect in...
Fairness in aged debt: Using AI to improve collections without losing the human touch
By Ed Crouch, Market Development Director, Capita Managing aged debt is a significant challenge for councils, impacting financial management and public...