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Reaction to PM’s speech: Top-down approach to waste must end
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Prime Minister’s speech yesterday which suggested that ...
Save the date for DCN’s Annual Conference
Next year’s DCN Annual Conference will take place on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March 2024.
The event – the ...
DCN responds to APPG on housing and planning’s inquiry
DCN has responded to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Planning’s inquiry into England's developer ...
Council Tax Exemptions for Second and Empty Homes: DCN response to Government consultation
The DCN has responded to the a consultation by DLUHC to automatically exempt certain properties from second and ...
DCN Responds to Public Accounts Committee Inquiry into the Government’s Resources and Waste Reforms in England
The DCN has responded to the Public Accounts Committee's inquiry into how DEFRA intends to implement collection ...
District Bulletin for August: Regeneration and Devolution
In this bulletin:
CLLR SUSAN BROWN: Districts and counties must work together to secure growth
MUST-READS: Our ...
“District preventative services have huge potential to tackle health inequalities.” DCN response to the Government’s Sports Strategy
Responding to the launch of the Government’s Sports Strategy, ‘Get Active: A strategy for the future of sport and ...
Councils remain optimistic about the future of waste collection, despite ongoing silence from DEFRA
A DCN/Norse Group roundtable brought together DCN member councils to discuss the challenges facing waste services ...
“This is good for local residents and good for local jobs.” DCN welcomes Government action on nutrient neutrality
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) strongly welcomes the Government’s announcement of new measures to address ...
Best Value: DCN’s response to Government consultation
DCN has responded to the Government's consultation on statutory guidance for local authorities on Best Value Duty, ...
‘I’d like 20 robots by 2025’: councils discuss radical transformation
A DCN/Capita roundtable brought together member councils to contemplate how authorities can become more resilient ...
‘Jobs and investment will suffer if district expertise is side-lined’ – DCN responds to LEPs’ axing
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Government’s publication today of proposals to replace Local ...