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 Extended Producer Responsibility proposals for waste services
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DCN Updates
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...
One in three councils expect to be forced to close leisure centres forever – New survey
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...