The District Councils’ Network is one of 30 signatories to a letter warning the Government that its plans for an Infrastructure Levy are unworkable. In our...
Infrastructure Levy ‘will not work’ – DCN responds
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Press Releases
‘Empower us to stop short-term lets eroding our communities’
The DCN has urged Government action to set up a robust registration scheme for short-term lets, which member councils believe are leading to the hollowing out...
‘Ban on no-fault evictions could ease homelessness’
The District Councils’ Network has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it is to proceed with the Renters’ Reform Bill. DCN member councils have long...
District councils top recycling league table
District councils top recycling league table The success of district councils in recycling waste and reducing the overall amount of waste has been confirmed...
Council tax: ‘Our logo is on the bill but we’re not getting the funding’
Council tax: ‘Our logo is on the bill but we’re not getting the funding’ Funding for police and crime commissioners (PCCs) now takes up a greater...
Districts’ expertise must be embraced if Hunt’s growth plan is to be optimised
Districts’ expertise must be embraced if Hunt’s growth plan is to be optimised Jeremy Hunt’s Budget has the potential to empower local places to drive growth...
‘New funding will save many leisure centres – for now’
The District Councils’ Network is pleased that the Government has listened to our call to support the crisis-hit leisure sector. As part of the Spring Budget,...
First anniversary of Homes for Ukraine: councils discuss their support for Ukrainians
The anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine scheme being launched has highlighted the work of councils to help support Ukrainians escaping war. English councils...
‘An essential boost to our over-stretched planners’
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 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...
Brandon Lewis to chair District Council APPG
Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP is to serve as the new Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for District Councils, the District Councils’ Network (DCN) is...
‘A missed opportunity’: DCN responds to finance settlement
‘A missed opportunity’: DCN responds to finance settlement  District council budgets will remain under considerable pressure after the Government confirmed...