The DCN has urged Government action to set up a robust registration scheme for short-term lets, which member councils believe are leading to the hollowing out...
‘Empower us to stop short-term lets eroding our communities’
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DCN Updates
District Bulletin for May 2023: Resources are required to ensure private tenants are protected
CLLR SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: Resources are required to ensure private tenants are protected MUST-READS: Our round-up of media and policy highlights for district...
District Bulletin: Our departing members’ legacy will live on
In this District Councils’ Network email: SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: Our departing members’ legacy will live on MUST READS: Our round-up of media and policy...
‘Unworkable madness’​: DCN concerns about waste reform spark media interest
'Unworkable madness'​: DCN concerns about waste reform spark media interest DCN concerns over the possible imposition of strict restrictions on how councils...
North Kesteven: Health and wellbeing Third Sector Grant
The project The council has set up a grant in partnership with the Lincolnshire Community Foundation. It is aimed at securing sustainable health and...
North Kesteven: Climate Emergency Action Plan
The project The council has developed a reactive and evolving Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP), which it is reviewing quarterly and refreshing every...
District councils top recycling league table
District councils top recycling league table The success of district councils in recycling waste and reducing the overall amount of waste has been confirmed...
Council tax: ‘Our logo is on the bill but we’re not getting the funding’
Council tax: ‘Our logo is on the bill but we’re not getting the funding’ Funding for police and crime commissioners (PCCs) now takes up a greater...
Districts’ expertise must be embraced if Hunt’s growth plan is to be optimised
Districts’ expertise must be embraced if Hunt’s growth plan is to be optimised Jeremy Hunt’s Budget has the potential to empower local places to drive growth...
‘New funding will save many leisure centres – for now’
The District Councils’ Network is pleased that the Government has listened to our call to support the crisis-hit leisure sector. As part of the Spring Budget,...
First anniversary of Homes for Ukraine: councils discuss their support for Ukrainians
The anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine scheme being launched has highlighted the work of councils to help support Ukrainians escaping war. English councils...
District councils will thrive with financial freedom
District councils will thrive with financial freedom There is a balance to be struck between financial prudence and securing future growth opportunities,...