DCN and Capita announce partnership The District Councils’ Network is pleased to announce Capita as a new strategic partner. Our partnership will generate new...
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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...
Pioneering four-day working week set to be trialled by district
A district council which is struggling to fill vacancies is set to become the first UK council to trial a four-day working week for its desk-based staff....
DCN responds to social housing rents consultation
The District Councils’ Network has warned that government moves to cap social housing rents well below the rate of inflation will impact on investment in the...
BBC reports on inflation’s impact on districts’ levelling up work
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The second District Bulletin: the new DCN newsletter to help you and your team
In this email: CLLR BRIDGET SMITH: Green growth is not a contradiction in terms MUST-READS: Our round-up of the crucial articles for district councils COLIN...
District Councils’ Network calls for action to ensure sustainability of support for Ukrainians
District Councils’ Network calls for action to ensure sustainability of support for Ukrainians New analysis has revealed the vital role councils in shire...