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
Development. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Well, if you’re imagining long, dry workshops or endless PowerPoints,...
By Wallace Sampson OBE, former Chief Executive, Harrogate Borough Council A persistent failing of the local government sector is its historic and current lack...
What does this mean for Finance Talent? For more than a decade the environment for councils has been testing. The dramatic spike in inflation over the past 18...
"Now is the time to debate the biggest issues affecting our areas – with candidates offering competing visions and staking their claim to be best placed to...
Districts should seek robust regulatory powers in the current government consultation Cllr Susan Brown, Labour group leader and Vice Chair, DCN; leader,...
An opportunity has arisen to be ministers’ growth agenda partners The economic direction of travel under Liz Truss will differ from that under her...
'Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, district councils' Districts have played a significant role in local commemorations for the Queen – and this autumn will...
We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our member councils
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