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Briefing note: DCN Housing investment brief

Briefing note: Housing investments and recovery This is the latest in our series of briefings on the recovery from Covid-19, the crucial role that districts can play, and our key asks from government. We believe an increase in social ohusing should be at the heart of...

DCN Response – PWLB

DCN Response – Public Works Loan Board DCN responds to HM Treasury consultation on lending terms for the Public Works Loan Board, arguing that the proposed intervention is disproportionate, and reflects an unacceptable restriction by central government on...

Opportunities for fiscal devolution drawing on lessons from overseas

Opportunities for fiscal devolution drawing on lessons from overseas In this new report, Professor Colin Copus explores sources of funding available to local government internationally, and argues that if devolution is to bring about a fundamental change in the...