We empower councils to operate confidently within the changing landscape of local government.
We empower councils to operate confidently within the changing landscape of local government.
DCN responds to HM Treasury consultation on lending terms for the Public Works Loan Board, arguing that the proposed intervention is disproportionate, and reflects an unacceptable restriction by central government on decisions that are matters for democratically-elected district councils.
Find our consultation response here.
Genuinely local government can be enhanced as a result of today’s decision to keep councils close to communities, the...
Local government is changing – and so are weDevolution and local government reorganisation are reshaping the way...
The District Councils’ Network has today relaunched itself as the Local Councils Network (LCN). The rebirth of the...
Local Councils Network Launch Why are you rebranding to the Local Councils Network (LCN)? Local government...
We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our member councils
The LCN strives to support our members through influencing national policy, facilitating collaboration and networking, and undertaking research
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