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
DCN response to Commons Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry into 100 per cent business rates retention
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
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