Power in Place Key Messages

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

Many people living outside the biggest cities face a visible contraction in local services after the Government today...
The Government has today announced consultations on local government reorganisation in the six areas which are part of...
The District Councils’ Network has responded to Government plans to strip councils of their power to block large...
A funding freeze on Government support for temporary accommodation is draining district councils of £268m a year –...
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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