The District Bulletin: the DCN's new newsletter to help you and your team In this newsletter: CLLR SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: How the DCN is enhancing our collective...
DCN announces new chief executive lead
Yvonne Rees has been appointed chair of the District Councils’ Network Chief Executive Group. Yvonne, chief executive of Cherwell District Council since 2017,...
DCN at LGA Conference 2022
DCN at the LGA Conference 2022 We're delighted to be joining the LGA Conference, and this year we'll be looking to discuss the contribution we can make to...
District Councils’ Network responds to the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper
District Councils' Network responds to the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper Responding to today’s publication of the Renters Reform Bill White Paper,...
District Councils’ Network responds to the Prime Minister’s speech announcing an extension of the right to buy policy
District Councils’ Network responds to the Prime Minister’s speech announcing an extension of the right to buy policy Commenting on the Prime Minister’s...
Fit For the Future: The Health Value of Wellbeing and Leisure Services
Fit for the Future: The Health Value of Wellbeing and Leisure Services This new report from DCN, produced with health consultants HEC at University of East...
DCN responds to Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
DCN responds to Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill Commenting on the publication of the Government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, Cllr Sam...
District Councils’ Network responds to Queen’s Speech
District Councils’ Network responds to Queen’s Speech Commenting on the 2022 Queen’s Speech, Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chair of the District Councils’ Network...
Sam’s blog – April 2022
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...