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
HOUSEBUILDING SLOW-DOWN COULD LEAVE COMMUNITIES WITHOUT SAY OVER NEW DEVELOPMENTS, COUNCILS WARN A slow-down in house-building due to the coronavirus crisis...
Briefing Note: DCN Business Communities, Sectors and Innovation Districts are the local leaders for economic development and regeneration. Developed as part...
Effective Representation for Local Communities A functioning and effective local democracy requires a nuanced approach to the number of citizens...
LEISURE CENTRES REOPEN BUT REMAIN ON THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE – COUNCILS WARN Gyms and leisure centres are able to reopen today, but many face an uncertain...
Briefing Note: District Recovery: Investment in Skills and Job Support As proven again by the response to the Covid-19 crisis, districts know and...
DISTRICT COUNCILS RESPOND TO PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT REPORT Responding to a new independent report about the quality standard of homes delivered through certain...
Briefing Note: Support for the Visitor Economy, with a Focus on Rural and Coastal Areas This DCN brief focuses on supporting the visitor economy,...
DCN Responds to £500m COVID-19 Funding Allocations For Councils July 17 2020 Responding to the funding allocations for the extra £500 million in COVID-19...
DCN Responds to Leisure Centres Reopening July 9 2020 Responding to the Government’s announcement that leisure centres are to reopen from 25 July, Cllr Dan...
District Councils Respond to Chancellor's Statement July 8 2020 Responding to the Chancellor’s statement today, Cllr Tom Beattie, Vice Chair of the District...
COVID-19 Crisis: 'Unnecessary' Red Tape Will Delay Vital Help Reaching Families on Breadline July 7 2020 Families struggling to put food on the table during...
'Drink Responsibly and Safely' - Councils Remind Pub-Goers July 4 2020 Pub goers are being reminded to drink and socialise safely to minimise the risk of...
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