The House of Lords is my new arena from which to campaign for devolution Cllr Sharon Taylor, vice-chair, District Councils’ network As I contemplate my...
‘I’m leaving my DCN role but stepping up my fight for districts’
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Sixty seconds with… Yvonne Rees
Yvonne is Chief executive of Cherwell District Council and Chair of the DCN’s Chief Executives Group What was your first job? As a ‘sporty girl’, my first job...
Sharon Taylor to step down from DCN role after peerage announced
District Councils’ Network vice-chair Cllr Sharon Taylor has been awarded a peerage, Downing Street announced on Friday. Cllr Taylor, leader of Stevenage...
Councils’ cost-of-living support services threatened by £900m funding gap
Councils’ cost-of-living support services threatened by £900m funding gap Crucial local services to help people through the cost-of-living crisis and save...
DCN and Penna announce partnership
DCN and Penna announce partnership Penna, the leading local government recruiter, has entered into a partnership with the District Councils’ Network which...
DCN and Capita announce partnership
DCN and Capita announce partnership The District Councils’ Network is pleased to announce Capita as a new strategic partner. Our partnership will generate new...
District Bulletin: must-reads and noticeboard for September
This article features essential information from DCN's September District Bulletin newsletter. MUST-READS: Our round-up of the crucial articles for...
An opportunity has arisen to be ministers’ growth agenda partners
An opportunity has arisen to be ministers’ growth agenda partners The economic direction of travel under Liz Truss will differ from that under her...
‘Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, district councils’
'Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, district councils' Districts have played a significant role in local commemorations for the Queen – and this autumn will...
Districts respond to investment zones announcement
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Government’s plan to create investment zones to spearhead local growth. Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman...
Districts respond to Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Government plans to protect councils from rising energy costs will provide some welcome respite for district councils, the District Councils’ Network (DCN)...
DCN response to the death of Her Majesty the Queen
Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, chairman of the District Councils’ Network, has issued the following statement in response to the death of Her Majesty the Queen: On...