District councils’ fundamental role in determining the health of their communities makes them “indispensable strategic partners” in integrated care systems...
District Bulletin for June: Our four-day week has motivated staff to deliver
CLLR BRIDGET SMITH: Our four-day week has motivated staff to deliver MUST-READS: Our round-up of media and policy highlights for DCN councils LGA CONFERENCE...
DCN chairman’s levelling up vision published
DCN chairman Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen has offered a bold vision for levelling up in district council areas in a book which was launched last night at an event...
Infrastructure Levy ‘will not work’ – DCN responds
The District Councils’ Network is one of 30 signatories to a letter warning the Government that its plans for an Infrastructure Levy are unworkable. In our...
‘Empower us to stop short-term lets eroding our communities’
The DCN has urged Government action to set up a robust registration scheme for short-term lets, which member councils believe are leading to the hollowing out...
District Bulletin for May 2023: Resources are required to ensure private tenants are protected
CLLR SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: Resources are required to ensure private tenants are protected MUST-READS: Our round-up of media and policy highlights for district...
District Bulletin: Our departing members’ legacy will live on
In this District Councils’ Network email: SAM CHAPMAN-ALLEN: Our departing members’ legacy will live on MUST READS: Our round-up of media and policy...
‘Unworkable madness’: DCN concerns about waste reform spark media interest
'Unworkable madness': DCN concerns about waste reform spark media interest DCN concerns over the possible imposition of strict restrictions on how councils...
North Kesteven: Health and wellbeing Third Sector Grant
The project The council has set up a grant in partnership with the Lincolnshire Community Foundation. It is aimed at securing sustainable health and...
North Kesteven: Climate Emergency Action Plan
The project The council has developed a reactive and evolving Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP), which it is reviewing quarterly and refreshing every...
District councils top recycling league table
District councils top recycling league table The success of district councils in recycling waste and reducing the overall amount of waste has been confirmed...
Council tax: ‘Our logo is on the bill but we’re not getting the funding’
Council tax: ‘Our logo is on the bill but we’re not getting the funding’ Funding for police and crime commissioners (PCCs) now takes up a greater...