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
The District Councils’ Network has responded to this afternoon’s Government local government finance policy statement. There will be a maximum council tax...
The Government has today announced significant extra funding to ease homelessness pressures in response to a campaign led by the District Councils’ Network...
The District Councils’ Network has welcomed the news that 12 of our member councils are to set to benefit from the third round of the Government’s Levelling...
119 council leaders have signed a letter to the Chancellor calling on him to address the homelessness and temporary accommodation crisis that threatens local...
Survey reveals how inflation and rising demand for services is forcing district councils to make unpalatable choices Cherished local services – including many...
The District Councils’ Network is pleased that the Government has listened to our concerns about the unintended consequences of proposals to standardise the...
DCN has welcomed the news that 15 towns in district council areas are to receive funding through the Government’s Long-Term Plan for Towns. Under plans...
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...
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Prime Minister’s speech yesterday which suggested that councils will – after all – retain a high degree of...
District councils in areas where much-needed new homes have been blocked by nutrient neutrality rules are calling on peers to vote in favour of scrapping the...
DCN has responded to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Planning’s inquiry into England's developer contributions system: “Councils need a...
DCN has responded to the Government's consultation on statutory guidance for local authorities on Best Value Duty, which closed yesterday. The proposed...
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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