DCN gives evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry into the future of the planning system In our evidence, published within...
Briefing note: The Resources and Waste Strategy Reforms
Briefing note: The Resources and Waste Strategy Reforms In this briefing note we detail some of our major concerns that arise from the three recent Defra...
Government waste collection plans to cause costly ‘bin chaos’ – councils warn
Government waste collection plans to cause costly ‘bin chaos’ – councils warn Households may need up to SEVEN bins as part of the biggest shake up of rubbish...
DCN responds to a proposed Deposit Return Scheme
DCN responds to a proposed Deposit Return Scheme The District Councils' Network supports the instigation of a 'on-the-go' Deposit Return Scheme as a way to...
DCN responds to Extended Producer Responsibility proposals for waste services
DCN responds to Extended Producer Responsibility proposals for waste services The District Council's Network welcomes the opportunity to consult on these...
DCN responds to MHCLG call for evidence on the continuation of remote meetings
DCN responds to MHCLG call for evidence on the continuation of remote meetings In our submission we argue it should be for local authorities to decide what...
DCN responds to consultation on changes to the Local Audit (appointing person) regulations
DCN responds to consultation on changes to the Local Audit (appointing person) regulations With some caveats, we welcome the government's proposals....
DCN responds to consultation on changes to the Local Audit (appointing person) regulations
DCN responds to consultation on changes to the Local Audit (appointing person) regulations We welcome the proposals put forward, with some caveats, and take...
Briefing note: The threat to leisure centres and the value of leisure services
Briefing note: The threat to leisure centres and the value of leisure services In this briefing note, aimed primarily at parliamentarians we make the case for...
DCN responds to Public Accounts Committee report into council finances
DCN responds to Public Accounts Committee report into council finances Commenting on the Public Accounts Committee report into local council finances during...
9 in 10 councils expect wave of homelessness if plug pulled on all emergency measures Â
9 in 10 councils expect wave of homelessness if plug pulled on all emergency measures  Protections for families on the breadline during the pandemic should...
Building back better – leaving no-one behind
Building back better – leaving no-one behind In market towns and new towns, in cathedral cities, coastal communities and the countryside, our district...