A new tax on the carbon emitted from burning waste could load billions of unavoidable costs on councils over the next decade instead of manufacturers picking...
Misfiring incineration tax could heap billions of unfunded costs on councils
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DCN Updates
District Bulletin for September: It’s time to prioritise affordable housing
In this update CLLR HANNAH DALTON: It’s time to prioritise affordable housing MUST-READS: Our round-up of media and policy highlights SIXTY SECONDS WITH… Kath...
Communities at risk of flooding face service cuts
People living in areas at risk of flooding face cuts to local services due to the Government’s failure to devise a fair system to fund the rapidly rising cost...
Record temporary accommodation figures: Action demanded to tackle crisis
DCN, LGA, and Crisis demand five urgent measures to support people in danger of homelessness and protect council finance The Government has been urged to take...
‘Individual councils should decide whether remote meetings are held’
The District Councils’ Network has responded to local government minister Jim McMahon’s call for a discussion on the potential merits of holding hybrid...
‘With Zoo Trails, walking is fun’: how Cherwell boosted child fitness
Five zoo-themed walking trails installed by Cherwell District Council are one of the many ways in which district councils encourage physical activity among...
New homes must meet the needs of our communities – not developersÂ
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Deputy Prime Minister’s statement on house building and planning reform. Cllr Bridget Smith, Vice Chair of...
Carbon impact of DCN Conference revealed
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...
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...