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 DCN have broadly welcomed the government’s proposals that would see the Education and Skills Funding Agency paying schools’ business rates directly to billing authorities, removing the need for local authority maintained schools and academies to make these payments to billing authorities themselves.
A funding freeze on Government support for temporary accommodation is draining district councils of £268m a year –...
We’re delighted to announce that DCN's Annual Conference takes place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March 2026 – and it...
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) notes the Government’s decision to create two unitary councils in Surrey. Under...
Spending and performance data shows no benefit from proposed 500k population size Claims that mega councils with...
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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