DCN responds to the Government's Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement The DCN has responded to the government’s green paper, highlighting the...
‘Fly-tipping farm-aggedon’ continuing to blight rural communities
'Fly-tipping farm-aggedon' continuing to blight rural communities Rural communities are increasingly being targeted by a “fly-tipping farm-aggedon”, with more...
DCN response to the PSAA consultation on the audit fee scale for 2021-22
DCN response to the PSAA consultation on the audit fee scale for 2021-22 The District Councils' Network has welcomed the opportunity to share our members'...
District Councils’ Network responds to local government finance settlement
District Councils' Network responds to local government finance settlement Responding to the Local Government Finance Settlement, Cllr John Fuller OBE,...
Leisure centre rescue package needed to tackle post-pandemic obesity boom
Leisure centre rescue package needed to tackle post-pandemic obesity boom Councils warn future of leisure centres needs to be secured more than ever to get...
Consultation response: Supporting Housing Delivery and Public Sector Infrastructure
Consultation response: Supporting Housing Delivery and Public Sector Infrastructure The proposals within this consultation will have wide-reaching...
Local Air Quality Management Call for Evidence – Designation of Relevant Public Authorities
Local Air Quality Management Call for Evidence - Designation of Relevant Public Authorities District councils are responsible for air quality management and...
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement: Consultation response from the District Councils’ Network
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement: Consultation response from the District Councils’ Network In our response to the provisional settlement, we...
Budget 2021: Representation from the District Councils’ Network
Budget 2021: Representation from the District Councils' Network The Covid-19 pandemic has intensified and accelerated the financial pressures faced by...
District Councils’ Network on extra protection for rough sleepers and renters
District Councils' Network on extra protection for rough sleepers and renters Responding to the Government’s extension of the eviction ban and £10 million of...
Chairman’s Update to DCN members – December 2020
Chairman's Update to DCN members - December 2020 Cllr John Fuller OBE, Chairman, District Councils' Network Dear colleagues, What a year it has been. It has...
DCN responds to technical consultation on a new model for shared ownership
DCN responds to technical consultation on a new model for shared ownership The DCN calls on the Government to take steps to protect shared owners from unfair...