Districts’ expertise must be embraced if Hunt’s growth plan is to be optimised Jeremy Hunt’s Budget has the potential to empower local places to drive growth...
‘New funding will save many leisure centres – for now’
The District Councils’ Network is pleased that the Government has listened to our call to support the crisis-hit leisure sector. As part of the Spring Budget,...
First anniversary of Homes for Ukraine: councils discuss their support for Ukrainians
The anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine scheme being launched has highlighted the work of councils to help support Ukrainians escaping war. English councils...
District councils will thrive with financial freedom
District councils will thrive with financial freedom There is a balance to be struck between financial prudence and securing future growth opportunities,...
District Bulletin: A conference special edition of DCN’s newsletter
In this newsletter: DCN ANNUAL CONFERENCE: The highlights of the biggest gathering for district councils CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Two big developments...
‘An essential boost to our over-stretched planners’
DCN responds to proposed planning fee rise: ‘An essential boost to our over-stretched planners’ Under-pressure district council planning departments are set...
East Devon: Decarbonisation using district heating
The project The Council is working with energy company E.ON to decarbonise two existing district heating networks and to support the large scale delivery of...
Mid Suffolk: Gateway 14 innovation park
The Project Gateway 14 (G14) is a business, innovation, and logistics park. It is designated as one of three tax sites for Freeport East, providing 2.4...
Exclusive research reveals how residents value their council
Exclusive research has revealed unprecedented insight into the value people place on universal local public services and their trust in the councils providing...
Districts Deliver: How local people view their councils
Districts Deliver: How local people view their councils Exclusive research has revealed unprecedented insight into the value people place on universal local...
Brandon Lewis to chair District Council APPG
Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP is to serve as the new Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for District Councils, the District Councils’ Network (DCN) is...
‘A missed opportunity’: DCN responds to finance settlement
‘A missed opportunity’: DCN responds to finance settlement  District council budgets will remain under considerable pressure after the Government confirmed...