‘Bring a pencil if you can!’ – Public urged to take care and vote safely in today’s local elections Voters are being encouraged to cast their ballot in the...
District Councils Network responds to allocation of National Leisure Recovery Fund
District Councils Network responds to allocation of National Leisure Recovery Fund Responding to the allocation of £100 million to support the recovery of...
New survey reveals toll of pandemic on hard-pressed families
New survey reveals toll of pandemic on hard-pressed families Councils report increased food bank usage, mediation in family breakdowns and homelessness Fears...
‘Fly-tipping farm-aggedon’ continuing to blight rural communities
'Fly-tipping farm-aggedon' continuing to blight rural communities Rural communities are increasingly being targeted by a “fly-tipping farm-aggedon”, with more...
District Councils’ Network responds to local government finance settlement
District Councils' Network responds to local government finance settlement Responding to the Local Government Finance Settlement, Cllr John Fuller OBE,...
Leisure centre rescue package needed to tackle post-pandemic obesity boom
Leisure centre rescue package needed to tackle post-pandemic obesity boom Councils warn future of leisure centres needs to be secured more than ever to get...
District Councils’ Network on extra protection for rough sleepers and renters
District Councils' Network on extra protection for rough sleepers and renters Responding to the Government’s extension of the eviction ban and £10 million of...
District Councils’ Network responds to provisional Local Government Finance Settlement
District Councils’ Network responds to provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Responding to the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, Cllr...
District councils respond to Government’s plans to regenerate England’s cities with new homes
District councils respond to Government’s plans to regenerate England’s cities with new homes Responding to the Government’s plans to regenerate England’s...
Money helping people with COVID-19 to self-isolate running out – councils warn
Money helping people with COVID-19 to self-isolate running out – councils warn Funding for councils to support people with COVID-19 to self-isolate is...
District Councils Network responds to Comprehensive Spending Review
District Councils Network responds to Comprehensive Spending Review Responding to the Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review, Cllr John Fuller OBE,...
Leisure centres to go under without further rescue funding in Spending Review – districts warn
Leisure centres to go under without further rescue funding in Spending Review – districts warn 21st November 2020 Leisure centres closed again due to...