One in three councils expect to be forced to close leisure centres forever – New survey New survey reveals for the first time the devastating impact of the...
DCN responds to consultation on changes to the payment process of schools’ business rates
The DCN have broadly welcomed the government's proposals that would see the Education and Skills Funding Agency paying schools’ business rates directly to...
‘Bring a pencil if you can!’ – Public urged to take care and vote safely in today’s local elections
‘Bring a pencil if you can!’ – Public urged to take care and vote safely in today’s local elections Voters are being encouraged to cast their ballot in the...
Consultation for reforming local government in Cumbria and Lancaster, North Yorkshire, and Somerset
Consultation for reforming local government in Cumbria and Lancaster, North Yorkshire, and Somerset Date: 23rd April 2021 Consultation for reforming local...
DCN sets out a new future for the New Homes Bonus
The District Councils' Network sets out a new future for the New Homes Bonus In our response to the government's consultation, the DCN calls for government to...
Annual summary of the DCN’s activity and achievements
Annual summary of the DCN’s activity and achievements We are pleased to share with you our annual summary on the DCN’s activity and achievements that we’ve...
Consultation response: Supporting Housing Delivery and Public Sector Infrastructure
Consultation response: Supporting Housing Delivery and Public Sector Infrastructure The proposals within this consultation will have wide-reaching...
DCN responds to proposed amendments to the National Planning Policy Framework
DCN responds to the Government's consultation on proposed amendments to the National Planning Policy Framework We broadly welcome the government's proposals,...
District Councils Network responds to allocation of National Leisure Recovery Fund
District Councils Network responds to allocation of National Leisure Recovery Fund Responding to the allocation of £100 million to support the recovery of...
New survey reveals toll of pandemic on hard-pressed families
New survey reveals toll of pandemic on hard-pressed families Councils report increased food bank usage, mediation in family breakdowns and homelessness Fears...
DCN responds to government’s proposed reform of the Right to Contest
DCN responds to government’s proposed reform of the Right to Contest The DCN has responded to the government’s consultation on the proposed ‘Right to...
DCN responds to the Government’s Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement
DCN responds to the Government's Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement The DCN has responded to the government’s green paper, highlighting the...