DCN responds to the revised NPPF consultation
In submitting its response to the revised NPPF consultation, Cllr Mark Crane, DCN Members’ Board Lead for Stronger Economies, said: “District councils, as the planning and housing authorities, already play a vital role in helping to get the country building more...
DCN responds to appointment of new local government minister
DCN RESPONDS TO APPOINTMENT OF NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER Responding to the appointment of the Rt Hon James Brokenshire as the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Cllr John Fuller, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said:...
DCN responds to HCLG Committee report on retained business rates
DCN RESPONDS TOÂ HCLG COMMITTEEÂ REPORT ON RETAINED BUSINESS RATES Responding to a report by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, which recommends funding from the further retention of business rates should be used as extra revenue for councils, Cllr...