DCN partnered with Zellar to assess the carbon footprint of our annual conference which took place in March. The event, at Sopwell House in St Albans on 14-15...
Carbon impact of DCN Conference revealed
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DCN Updates
DCN responds to the King’s Speech
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the announcement of the new Government’s legislative programme in the King’s Speech. In response, Cllr Sam...
DCN responds to Angela Rayner’s call for devolution proposals
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the letter from Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to unitary and county councils seeking devolution...
District councils warn Right to Buy is worsening the social housing crisis
 The District Councils' Network (DCN) is calling for reform of Right to Buy to be prioritised in the King’s Speech as data reveals the scale of decline in...
Let’s work together to get homes built
The District Councils’ Network has welcomed the Chancellor’s commitment to kickstart growth and take action to remove barriers to housebuilding. Cllr Sam...
‘All areas need to be part of the devolution conversation’
The District Councils’ Network has responded to this morning’s Downing Street meeting of regional mayors. Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman of the District...
‘Collaboration drives change’ – DCN’s message to our new Government
District councils eagerly look forward to working with the new Government to continue transforming our communities, economies and local public services. Cllr...
District councils: our offer to the next Government
DCN has unveiled a prospectus setting out how district councils can work with the next Government. You can read our prospectus here: DCN Prospectus - General...
Congratulations to Great Yarmouth, the Council of the Year!
Great Yarmouth Borough Council was named Council of the Year at the LGC Awards last night. The Norfolk district beat fellow DCN members Dorset Council,...
District Bulletin for May: Welcome to our new councillors!
In this update CLLR SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: Welcome to our new councillors MUST-READS: Our round-up of media and policy highlights WALLACE SAMPSON: How to bring...
The challenges of becoming a senior leader from a BAME background
By Wallace Sampson OBE, former Chief Executive, Harrogate Borough Council A persistent failing of the local government sector is its historic and current lack...
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...