We need more flexibility on planning
In The MJ, 16 August 2016: It is important that the performance of councils in approving planning permissions is considered within the wider context of local authorities seeking greater flexibilities, writes District Councils’ Network chair Cllr Neil...
DCN Assembly Speech at LGA Conference – 5 July 2016
DCN chairman Cllr Neil Clarke called for strategic dialogue with Government to boost devolution and financial resourcing necessary to support delivery of 86 vital frontline services and advance the agendas for housing and economic growth, health and wellbeing in...
District Councils’ Network responds to Local Government Finance Settlement 2016/17
In response to yesterday’s Local Government Finance Settlement announcement, Cllr Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN), said: “It is reassuring to see that for the first time in many years there have been significant improvements between...