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
Essential local services continue to face an uncertain future after today’s Local Government Finance Policy Statement. All district councils need a guaranteed...
Today's Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement has prompted significant concerns about the future of vital district council services. The District...
The District Councils’ Network has responded to this afternoon’s Government local government finance policy statement. There will be a maximum council tax...
Survey reveals how inflation and rising demand for services is forcing district councils to make unpalatable choices Cherished local services – including many...
The DCN has responded to the a consultation by DCMS relating to how councils license local gambling premises, We expressed concerns that proposals would not...
DCN has responded to the Government's consultation on capital risk metrics. In our response, DCN raised concerns about how these metrics will be used by...
DCN has responded to the Government's consultation on 'business rates avoidance and evasion'. In our response, DCN highlighted that it would be more efficient...
The DCN has responded to the a consultation by DLUHC to automatically exempt certain properties from second and empty homes premiums. We expressed concerns...
DCN responds to proposed planning fee rise: ‘An essential boost to our over-stretched planners’ Under-pressure district council planning departments are set...
Exclusive research has revealed unprecedented insight into the value people place on universal local public services and their trust in the councils providing...
‘A missed opportunity’: DCN responds to finance settlement  District council budgets will remain under considerable pressure after the Government confirmed...
DCN responds to Autumn Statement: ‘Every community and every individual will feel poorer’ District councils have little alternative but to scale back...
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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