Our Work
We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our district and unitary member councils
The DCN delivers value for our members by:
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- supporting our councils and being advocates for the work they do and the challenges they face
- facilitating collaboration, networking and access to information across all our councils
- influencing central government and the outside world to deliver the right national policy and funding framework for our councils to deliver the best possible services to residents
- producing evidence-based research on the key issues facing our councils and wider local government
Strategic Priorities
DCN has four strategic priorities which are the basis for our lobbying and research work
Environment, Net Zero and Sustainability
Our guardianship of the local environment contributes to the protection of the global environment
Finance and Investment
DCN member councils need sustainable resources and financial freedom to support their vital work
Health, Housing and Hardship
By intervening early we can tackle the causes of inequality, poverty, homelessness and poor health
Regeneration and Growth
District councils have a pivotal role in driving regeneration and economic development
Parliamentary work
APPG for District Councils
The APPG for District Councils seeks to promote district councils in parliament.
Reports
You can find here research undertaken or commissioned by DCN on the issues that matter most to our members
Briefing Note: DCN Visitor Economy
Briefing Note: Support for the Visitor Economy, with a Focus on Rural and Coastal Areas
This DCN brief ...
DCN Covid-19 Template Strategy
District Councils' Network Coronavirus Engagement Template for Councils
District Councils will play a pivotal ...
Devolution and Districts – championing our towns, cities and communities
Devolution and Districts - championing our towns, cities and communities
The new Government is setting out ...
Championing our High Streets
Championing our High Streets - Learning from a Study Tour to Roeselare
This collection of essays shares the ...
Championing our High Streets
DCN collection of essays 2020
Background
This collection of essays shares the learning of a District Councils' ...
DCN report on Tackling Homelessness
you can click here to access a pdf version
Background
Following the welcome passage of the Homelessness ...
DCN Autumn Statement 2016 Briefing
District Councils' Network on the day member briefing responding to the 2016 Autumn Statement.
DCN high level response to: “CCN response to independent studies on structural reform”
DCN high level response to: “CCN response to independent studies on structural reform”
Commenting in response to ...