The public must have the final say on mega councils
It’s undemocratic not to proactively seek views of communities on council reorganisation The side-lining of the public in determining the future of cherished local services has been branded undemocratic. This follows the Government revealing local people will...
DCN responds to spending review: prevention spend is a long-term investment Â
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Chancellor’s unveiling today of the spending review. We are particularly supportive of the scale of the £39bn investment in social and affordable housing. However, overall funding for councils will fail to keep pace...
Response to Homelessness Prevention Grant Consultation
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is a cross-party network of 164 district councils and five unitary councils. We are a special interest group of the Local Government Association, providing a single voice for district services. DCN member councils deliver a...