The DCN has submitted a representation to HM Treasury ahead of the 2016 Autumn Statement timetabled for 23 November.
This response focuses primarily on the need to ensure districts, as strategic housing and planning authorities, are best able to help deliver the Government meet its housebuilding ambitions and  that moves to full business rates retention fully incentivise local economic growth.
See full Autumn Statement Representation:
See also joint representation from the District Councils’ Network and the Association of Drainage Authorities in respect of Internal Drainage Boards and Special Levies