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PPE LITTER BECOMING A GROWING PROBLEM – NEW SURVEY REVEALS

PPE LITTER BECOMING A GROWING PROBLEM – NEW SURVEY REVEALS Littering of face masks and plastic gloves is becoming an issue for councils who are seeing more Personal Protective Equipment discarded incorrectly, a new survey by the District Councils’ Network reveals...

DCN responds to the Government’s business rates review

In our response to the first tranche of the Government’s review of business rates, DCN sets out our position on reform to reliefs and the multiplier. We always value hearing our members’ views – do get in touch to discuss your thoughts on the second...

DCN RESPONDS TO SIMON CLARKE ANNOUNCEMENT

DCN RESPONDS TO SIMON CLARKE ANNOUNCEMENT Responding to Simon Clarke’s decision to step down from government, Cllr John Fuller OBE, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said: “I’m very sorry to hear that Simon has stood down and thank him on behalf of the...

Power in Place: Devolution and Districts Driving Our Recovery

Power in Place: Devolution and Districts Driving Our Recovery   Devolution should back the success of districts in delivery. It should not distract from the local recovery effort or reduce delivery capacity through forcing reorganisation into a less local, less...

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