DCN, LGA, and Crisis demand five urgent measures to support people in danger of homelessness and protect council finance The Government has been urged to take...
Record temporary accommodation figures: Action demanded to tackle crisis
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DCN responds to parliamentary inquiry on disabled people in the housing sector
DCN has responded to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee's inquiry into ‘Disabled people in the housing sector’. In our response, DCN called...
“District preventative services have huge potential to tackle health inequalities.” DCN response to the Government’s Sports Strategy
Responding to the launch of the Government’s Sports Strategy, ‘Get Active: A strategy for the future of sport and physical activity’, Cllr Hannah Dalton, DCN...
DCN webinar: Driving better health outcomes through ICSs
The role of district councils in integrated care was the subject of a recent DCN webinar. The event, held on 20 July, brought together the representatives of...
Exclusive research reveals how residents value their council
Exclusive research has revealed unprecedented insight into the value people place on universal local public services and their trust in the councils providing...
DCN responds to support package for Ukrainians in UK
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) welcomes the support package for Ukrainians in the UK announced by the Government this week. The DCN is particularly...
Four-fifths of councils running out of accommodation for homeless people
Councils are running out of temporary accommodation in which to house growing numbers of people who are becoming homeless, exclusive research reveals. The...
Districts respond to Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Government plans to protect councils from rising energy costs will provide some welcome respite for district councils, the District Councils’ Network (DCN)...
DCN responds to social housing rents consultation
The District Councils’ Network has warned that government moves to cap social housing rents well below the rate of inflation will impact on investment in the...
District Councils’ Network calls for action to ensure sustainability of support for Ukrainians
District Councils’ Network calls for action to ensure sustainability of support for Ukrainians New analysis has revealed the vital role councils in shire...