We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our member councils
We are a cross-party, member-led network, providing a single voice for our member councils
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 Commenting on the Prime Minister’s...
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 Commenting on the publication of the Government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, Cllr Sam...
District Councils’ Network responds to Queen’s Speech Commenting on the 2022 Queen’s Speech, Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chair of the District Councils’ Network...
Sam's blog - April 2022 Dear all, With Easter just around the corner, I hope you’re all looking forward to some well-earned down time with friends and family....
Bigger is still Not Better - a report by Professor Colin Copus This timely new report from Professor Colin Copus, Emeritus Professor of Local Politics, De...
DCN responds to supported housing changes Commenting on the Government’s announcement today of new powers for councils to tackle unregulated supported housing...
Sam's Blog - March 2022 Dear DCN members,  I start this month’s blog with a reflection on the terrible events in Ukraine. This attack on a sovereign...
DCN statement on the conflict in Ukraine Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network said: “The District Councils’ Network shares the...
Business Rates Review: Technical Consultation - DCN Response All DCN member councils are billing authorities and are therefore directly involved in the...
Minimum Revenue Provision Consultation - DCN Response The District Councils' Network welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation. Please see our...
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