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
The District Councils’ Network response to the Government’s consultation “Proposed changes to the prudential framework of capital finance” was submitted on 22/12/2017 and you can find it at this link.
DCN's Annual Conference takes place on Thursday and Friday this week. Our Conference Handbook contains all the...
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Government’s announcement that local elections due to be cancelled...
Government plans to exclude planning authorities from strategic planning could result in confusion and complexity...
The final Local Government Finance Settlement (LGFS) 2026-27 contains good news for district councils. There had been...
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
You can find here our press releases, consultation responses, briefings and newsletters – as well as opinion articles written by leading figures