Sam's blog - April 2022 Dear all, With Easter just around the corner, I hope you’re all looking forward to some well-earned down time with friends and family....
Bigger is still Not Better – a report by Professor Colin Copus
Bigger is still Not Better - a report by Professor Colin Copus This timely new report from Professor Colin Copus, Emeritus Professor of Local Politics, De...
DCN responds to supported housing changes
DCN responds to supported housing changes Commenting on the Government’s announcement today of new powers for councils to tackle unregulated supported housing...
Sam’s Blog – March 2022
Sam's Blog - March 2022 Dear DCN members,  I start this month’s blog with a reflection on the terrible events in Ukraine. This attack on a sovereign...
DCN statement on the conflict in Ukraine
DCN statement on the conflict in Ukraine Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network said: “The District Councils’ Network shares the...
Business Rates Review: Technical Consultation – DCN Response
Business Rates Review: Technical Consultation - DCN Response All DCN member councils are billing authorities and are therefore directly involved in the...
Minimum Revenue Provision Consultation DCN Response
Minimum Revenue Provision Consultation - DCN Response The District Councils' Network welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation. Please see our...
District Councils Network responds to Health and Social Care Integration White Paper
District Councils Network responds to Integration White Paper Commenting on the publication of the Government’s Integration White Paper, Chair of the District...
District Councils Network responds to Local Government Finance Settlement
District Councils Network responds to Local Government Finance Settlement Commenting on the publication of the Local Government Finance Settlement, Cllr...
District Councils Network responds to Levelling Up White Paper
District Councils Network responds to Levelling Up White Paper Commenting on the Government’s recently published Levelling Up White Paper, Cllr Sam...
Sam’s Blog – December
Sam's Blog - December 2021 Hello DCN members Well, it’s nearly Christmas. Hopefully you all have something approaching a festive feeling. Although...
DCN responds to Protect and Vaccinate announcement
DCN responds to Protect and Vaccinate announcement Responding to an announcement of £28 million of Government funding to vaccinate rough sleepers as part of...