A DCN/Norse Group roundtable brought together DCN member councils to discuss the challenges facing waste services and the opportunities to improve...
“This is good for local residents and good for local jobs.” DCN welcomes Government action on nutrient neutrality
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) strongly welcomes the Government’s announcement of new measures to address the impact of nutrient neutrality, which has...
Best Value: DCN’s response to Government consultation
DCN has responded to the Government's consultation on statutory guidance for local authorities on Best Value Duty, which closed yesterday. The proposed...
‘I’d like 20 robots by 2025’: councils discuss radical transformation
A DCN/Capita roundtable brought together member councils to contemplate how authorities can become more resilient amid rising demand and budget pressures It...
‘Jobs and investment will suffer if district expertise is side-lined’ – DCN responds to LEPs’ axing
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Government’s publication today of proposals to replace Local Enterprise Partnerships. A guidance document,...
District Bulletin for July: Our winter preparations start now
CLLR SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: Winter warmth preoccupies us during the summer sun MUST-READS: Our round-up of media and policy highlights for DCN councils ANNIE...
We need certainty’ – DCN reacts to latest waste policy delay
The Government has today announced a one-year delay in implementing Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging. Councils had previously expected to...
‘Let’s not create the slums of tomorrow as we tackle today’s housing crisis’
The district council sector supports the Government’s commitment to build one million homes this Parliament – but it has reiterated its view that local...
DCN webinar: Driving better health outcomes through ICSs
The role of district councils in integrated care was the subject of a recent DCN webinar. The event, held on 20 July, brought together the representatives of...
DCN welcomes Lords bid to localise devolution
The District Councils’ Network has welcomed a House of Lords move to ensure that devolution deals could genuinely result in power being devolved to the lowest...
DCN responds to launch of Oflog’s Data Explorer
The District Councils’ Network has today’s developments relating to the launch of Oflog, the Office for Local Government. Speaking at the Local Government...
Local councils should be free to devise their own workforce solutions
Councillor Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said: “Many councils are experiencing unprecedented difficulties with the...