In LGC: 7 February, 2016: Giving all districts the power to add up to the equivalent of £5 council tax on band D properties for 2016-17 is a “step forward” to...
Districts welcome new council tax powers
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DCN Updates
DCN December Newsletter
We wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year The last twelve months has witnessed a momentous year of change on the national and international stage....
The district council contribution to public health: a time of challenge and opportunity
District councils should be seen as key partners by the NHS and other tiers of local government, recognising their existing critical work in the integration...
2015 Local Plans Expert Group – response To Call For Evidence From District Councils’ Network (DCN)
District councils have outlined a series of reforms aimed at simplifying the planning system and helping to realise Government ambitions for economic growth....
Building Better Collaboration
District councils should take a leading role to make sure devolution improves services and outcomes for people and places through better collaboration, a new...
District Councils’ Network submission To The APPG For Reform, Decentralisation And Devolution in the UK
Enabling legislation set out in the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill should allow for the formation of clusters of district councils which reflect...