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
This DCN 
brief focuses on supporting the visitor economy, particularly in rural and coastal areas. It highlights key challenges facing the visitor economy as highlighted by our members. Additionally, this brief outlines clear steps the Government can take to support this sector and how districts can play a part in the support.
Essential local services continue to face an uncertain future after today’s Local Government Finance Policy Statement....
The Government’s assurance that local areas will retain discretion over how waste is collected has been welcomed by...
Around 40 MPs and peers mixed with district council innovators at a DCN reception last night which commemorated member...
Development. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Well, if you’re imagining long,...
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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