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DCN responds to Queen’s Speech

DCN responds to Queen’s Speech

Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Cllr Neil Clarke, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said “The Queen’s Speech underlined the importance the Government places on housing growth. In the absence of a new Housing Bill, district councils call on the Government...
Districts dig in to deliver housebuilding revolution

Districts dig in to deliver housebuilding revolution

Commenting on today’s publication of the Housing White Paper ‘Fixing the broken Housing Market’, Cllr Neil Clarke, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) said: “At last week’s DCN National Conference, Communities and Local Government Secretary, Sajid Javid,...
Districts Delivering Growth

Districts Delivering Growth

‘Districts Delivering Growth’ was the dominant theme of the DCN’s inaugural national conference – which was held at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth from 2 to 3 February 2017. Since the Brexit referendum vote, economic growth has assumed even greater...
DCN submission to the March 2017 Budget

DCN submission to the March 2017 Budget

The DCN has submitted a representation to HM Treasury ahead of the 2017 March Budget timetabled for 8 March.   This response focuses primarily on the greater role districts can play in driving housing and economic growth. DCN Budget Submission March 2017