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Press Releases
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...
‘By working together we’re achieving big things’: Pendle’s regeneration showcased
Pendle Borough Council has explained its bold vision for regenerating the town of Colne, including through the creation of a new heritage quarter, in the...
Surge in children in temporary accommodation sparks concernÂ
The District Councils' Network (DCN) is calling for immediate action to ensure councils can afford to support vulnerable families after new data revealed the...
Independence for Oflog ‘will boost improvement’
Independence from Government will ensure a fuller role for Oflog driving the improvement of councils, Trevor Holden, the DCN’s lead chief executive, told MPs...
Time to celebrate 50 years of being close to our communities
Easter Monday is the fiftieth anniversary of the most localised principal tier of England’s local government landscape. The 164 district councils have been...
‘A missed opportunity’: DCN responds to the Budget
In response to the Budget, Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said: “Today’s Budget was a missed opportunity to put local...
‘New lorries and bins will add to councils’ financial woes’
Government urged to listen to councils’ concerns about insufficient funding and unrealistic deadlines for waste reform Two-thirds of councils expect not to...
‘Well-run councils will have to make counterproductive cuts’
The Chancellor has been urged to take targeted action to avoid counterproductive cuts to essential services at district councils. District councils – the...
DCN responds to extra Government funding
The District Councils’ Network has welcomed extra Government funding for its member councils, which was announced by Michael Gove in a written statement this...