Out of an existential crisis exudes optimism

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.

Published: 7 February 2017

Councils will stay close to communities – our response to LGR announcement

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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