NPPF response: We want to deliver the right homes for our communities
In response to the Government’s announcement of reform to the National Planning Policy Framework, a District Councils’ Network spokesperson, said: “District councils play a vital role as local planning authorities in delivering the new homes that our communities...
Autumn Statement: DCN welcomes local housing allowance and planning boosts
The Government has today announced significant extra funding to ease homelessness pressures in response to a campaign led by the District Councils’ Network (DCN). In his Autumn Statement this afternoon, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a series of measures for which...
‘A perfect storm’ – media focuses on district housing crisis
DCN has received significant press coverage after revealing the level of concern across our member councils about our spiralling use of temporary accommodation. No fewer than 119 councils have signed our letter to the Chancellor, warning him of the rapidly worsening...