The District Councils’ Network has responded to local government minister Jim McMahon’s call for a discussion on the potential merits of holding hybrid...
‘Individual councils should decide whether remote meetings are held’
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Press Releases
New homes must meet the needs of our communities – not developersÂ
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Deputy Prime Minister’s statement on house building and planning reform. Cllr Bridget Smith, Vice Chair of...
DCN responds to the King’s Speech
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the announcement of the new Government’s legislative programme in the King’s Speech. In response, Cllr Sam...
DCN responds to Angela Rayner’s call for devolution proposals
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the letter from Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to unitary and county councils seeking devolution...
District councils warn Right to Buy is worsening the social housing crisis
 The District Councils' Network (DCN) is calling for reform of Right to Buy to be prioritised in the King’s Speech as data reveals the scale of decline in...
Let’s work together to get homes built
The District Councils’ Network has welcomed the Chancellor’s commitment to kickstart growth and take action to remove barriers to housebuilding. Cllr Sam...
‘All areas need to be part of the devolution conversation’
The District Councils’ Network has responded to this morning’s Downing Street meeting of regional mayors. Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman of the District...
‘Collaboration drives change’ – DCN’s message to our new Government
District councils eagerly look forward to working with the new Government to continue transforming our communities, economies and local public services. Cllr...
District councils: our offer to the next Government
DCN has unveiled a prospectus setting out how district councils can work with the next Government. You can read our prospectus here: DCN Prospectus - General...
Congratulations to Great Yarmouth, the Council of the Year!
Great Yarmouth Borough Council was named Council of the Year at the LGC Awards last night. The Norfolk district beat fellow DCN members Dorset Council,...
50 years of districts: boosting physical activity from childhood to adulthood
A skatepark which is boosting physical activity among users ranging from the youngest children to adults is the latest project featured in DCN’s video series...
Recycling reform jeopardised by inadequate funding and unrealistic deadlines
Funding shortfalls and unrealistic timelines could jeopardise the Government’s Simpler Recycling reforms, the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has warned. The...