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
DCN responds to consultation on changes to the Local Audit (appointing person) regulations We welcome the proposals put forward, with some caveats, and take...
Briefing note: The threat to leisure centres and the value of leisure services In this briefing note, aimed primarily at parliamentarians we make the case for...
DCN responds to Public Accounts Committee report into council finances Commenting on the Public Accounts Committee report into local council finances during...
9 in 10 councils expect wave of homelessness if plug pulled on all emergency measures  Protections for families on the breadline during the pandemic should...
Building back better – leaving no-one behind In market towns and new towns, in cathedral cities, coastal communities and the countryside, our district...
One in three councils expect to be forced to close leisure centres forever – New survey New survey reveals for the first time the devastating impact of the...
The DCN have broadly welcomed the government's proposals that would see the Education and Skills Funding Agency paying schools’ business rates directly to...
‘Bring a pencil if you can!’ – Public urged to take care and vote safely in today’s local elections Voters are being encouraged to cast their ballot in the...
Consultation for reforming local government in Cumbria and Lancaster, North Yorkshire, and Somerset Date: 23rd April 2021 Consultation for reforming local...
The District Councils' Network sets out a new future for the New Homes Bonus In our response to the government's consultation, the DCN calls for government to...
Annual summary of the DCN’s activity and achievements We are pleased to share with you our annual summary on the DCN’s activity and achievements that we’ve...
Consultation response: Supporting Housing Delivery and Public Sector Infrastructure The proposals within this consultation will have wide-reaching...
We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our member councils
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