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
Funding shortfalls and unrealistic timelines could jeopardise the Government’s Simpler Recycling reforms, the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has warned. The...
Cllr Bridget Smith, Vice Chair of the District Councils’ Network and Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council gave evidence to the Environmental Audit...
The District Councils’ Network is pleased that the Government has listened to our concerns about the unintended consequences of proposals to standardise the...
The DCN has responded to the Public Accounts Committee's inquiry into how DEFRA intends to implement collection and packaging reforms, as well as achieve its...
The Government has today announced a one-year delay in implementing Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging. Councils had previously expected to...
District councils top recycling league table The success of district councils in recycling waste and reducing the overall amount of waste has been confirmed...
Exclusive research has revealed unprecedented insight into the value people place on universal local public services and their trust in the councils providing...
Empowered councils can deliver net zero and clean growth Local government should be empowered to independently fund clean growth projects and lead the drive...
We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our member councils
The DCN strives to support our members through influencing national policy, facilitating collaboration and networking, and undertaking research
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