A district council which is struggling to fill vacancies is set to become the first UK council to trial a four-day working week for its desk-based staff....
Pioneering four-day working week set to be trialled by district
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DCN Updates
DCN responds to social housing rents consultation
The District Councils’ Network has warned that government moves to cap social housing rents well below the rate of inflation will impact on investment in the...
BBC reports on inflation’s impact on districts’ levelling up work
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The second District Bulletin: the new DCN newsletter to help you and your team
In this email: CLLR BRIDGET SMITH: Green growth is not a contradiction in terms MUST-READS: Our round-up of the crucial articles for district councils COLIN...
District Councils’ Network calls for action to ensure sustainability of support for Ukrainians
District Councils’ Network calls for action to ensure sustainability of support for Ukrainians New analysis has revealed the vital role councils in shire...
The District Bulletin: the DCN’s new newsletter to help you and your team
The District Bulletin: the DCN's new newsletter to help you and your team In this newsletter: CLLR SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: How the DCN is enhancing our collective...
DCN announces new chief executive lead
Yvonne Rees has been appointed chair of the District Councils’ Network Chief Executive Group. Yvonne, chief executive of Cherwell District Council since 2017,...
DCN at LGA Conference 2022
DCN at the LGA Conference 2022 We're delighted to be joining the LGA Conference, and this year we'll be looking to discuss the contribution we can make to...
District Councils’ Network responds to the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper
District Councils' Network responds to the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper Responding to today’s publication of the Renters Reform Bill White Paper,...
District Councils’ Network responds to the Prime Minister’s speech announcing an extension of the right to buy policy
District Councils’ Network responds to the Prime Minister’s speech announcing an extension of the right to buy policy Commenting on the Prime Minister’s...
Fit For the Future: The Health Value of Wellbeing and Leisure Services
Fit for the Future: The Health Value of Wellbeing and Leisure Services This new report from DCN, produced with health consultants HEC at University of East...
DCN responds to Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
DCN responds to Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill Commenting on the publication of the Government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, Cllr Sam...