Responding to recent research into commercial investment, Cllr Mark Crane, DCN lead for stronger economies, said: “District councils have punched above their...
DCN responds to research into commercial investment
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DCN Updates
DCN responds to new housebuilding figures
Responding to new housebuilding figures published by Government, District Councils’ Network Chairman, Cllr John Fuller, said: “Year on year district councils...
DCN Consultation Response: rent for social housing
The District Councils' Network response to the MHCLG consultation on Rents for Social Housing was submitted on 08/11/2018 and can be found at this link.
DCN Consultation Response: social housing green paper
The District Councils' Network response to the MHCLG social housing green paper was submitted on 06/11/2018 and can be found at this link.
DCN Consultation Response: Identification of taxis and private hire vehicles entering charging Clean Air Zones
The District Councils' Network response to the DEFRA consultation on "Identification of taxis and private hire vehicles entering charging Clean Air Zones" was...
DCN responds to the launch of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s Prevention Vision
Responding to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s Prevention Vision, Cllr John Fuller, DCN Chairman said; “We welcome the Secretary of State’s...
DCN responds to the announcement concerning local government reorganisation in Buckinghamshire
Responding to today's announcement concerning local government reorganisation in Buckinghamshire Cllr John Fuller, DCN Chairman said; "This unwelcome decision...
DCN report on Tackling Homelessness
you can click here to access a pdf version Background Following the welcome passage of the Homelessness Reduction Act, the DCN have released this report to...
DCN: Rising costs of homelessness must be reflected in future funding formula
DCN: RISING COSTS OF HOMELESSNESS MUST BE REFLECTED IN FUTURE FUNDING FORMULA Rising levels of homelessness need to be reflected in local government funding...
DCN: All Right to Buy receipts should have longer timeframe
DCN: ALL RIGHT TO BUY RECEIPTS SHOULD HAVE LONGER TIMEFRAME In its submission to a government consultation on the use of Receipts from Right to Buy Sales,...
DCN response to the consultation on the use of receipts from Right to Buy sales
The District Councils' Network responded to the government consultation on use of receipts from Right to Buy sales, the full version is available at this...
DCN responds to announcement on lifting the housing borrowing cap
DCN RESPONDS TO ANNOUNCEMENT ON LIFTING THE HOUSING BORROWING CAP Responding to an announcement today by Theresa May that the housing borrowing cap will be...