District Councils’ Network responds to Autumn Statement 2016
In response to today’s Autumn Statement announcement, Cllr Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN), said: “Philip Hammond has recognised the importance of housing as a national asset and driver of economic growth. However, delivery numbers...
Districts call for greater housebuilding powers in Autumn Statement
In Public Sector Executive, October 7, 2016: The government should give councils more powers to build the levels of housing needed, the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has told the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Statement on 23 November.
DCN representation to Autumn Statement 2016
The DCN has submitted a representation to HM Treasury ahead of the 2016 Autumn Statement timetabled for 23 November. This response focuses primarily on the need to ensure districts, as strategic housing and planning authorities, are best able to help deliver the...