The district council sector supports the Government’s commitment to build one million homes this Parliament – but it has reiterated its view that local...
‘Let’s not create the slums of tomorrow as we tackle today’s housing crisis’
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DCN Updates
DCN webinar: Driving better health outcomes through ICSs
The role of district councils in integrated care was the subject of a recent DCN webinar. The event, held on 20 July, brought together the representatives of...
DCN welcomes Lords bid to localise devolution
The District Councils’ Network has welcomed a House of Lords move to ensure that devolution deals could genuinely result in power being devolved to the lowest...
DCN responds to launch of Oflog’s Data Explorer
The District Councils’ Network has today’s developments relating to the launch of Oflog, the Office for Local Government. Speaking at the Local Government...
Local councils should be free to devise their own workforce solutions
Councillor Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said: “Many councils are experiencing unprecedented difficulties with the...
‘We specialise in prevention’: report urges ICSs to utilise district expertise
District councils’ fundamental role in determining the health of their communities makes them “indispensable strategic partners” in integrated care systems...
District Bulletin for June: Our four-day week has motivated staff to deliver
CLLR BRIDGET SMITH: Our four-day week has motivated staff to deliver MUST-READS: Our round-up of media and policy highlights for DCN councils LGA CONFERENCE...
DCN chairman’s levelling up vision published
DCN chairman Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen has offered a bold vision for levelling up in district council areas in a book which was launched last night at an event...
Infrastructure Levy ‘will not work’ – DCN responds
The District Councils’ Network is one of 30 signatories to a letter warning the Government that its plans for an Infrastructure Levy are unworkable. In our...
‘Empower us to stop short-term lets eroding our communities’
The DCN has urged Government action to set up a robust registration scheme for short-term lets, which member councils believe are leading to the hollowing out...
District Bulletin for May 2023: Resources are required to ensure private tenants are protected
CLLR SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: Resources are required to ensure private tenants are protected MUST-READS: Our round-up of media and policy highlights for district...
District Bulletin: Our departing members’ legacy will live on
In this District Councils’ Network email: SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: Our departing members’ legacy will live on MUST READS: Our round-up of media and policy...