Reorganisation could create larger versions of dysfunctionality, warns independent report Local government reorganisation (LGR) risks reinforcing the status...
Council shake-up must promote sustainable reform over short-term fixes
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‘We need more homes, not just more planning permissions’
Cllr Richard Wright, the DCN’s planning spokesperson, has responded to the publication of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. “We want to see more of the...
UPDATED: Performance data undermines case for mega councils
Little correlation between unitary councils’ size and service quality, official data reveals NOTE: This statement has been updated to reflect most recent...
District councils respond to claim of savings from mega councils
The District Councils’ Network has expressed scepticism over the levels of savings claimed by the proponents of mega councils. Research from the County...
Homelessness funding set to be slashed for crisis-hit areasÂ
Coastal towns, rural areas and university cities are likely to lose out despite soaring temporary accommodation rates Councils facing some of England's worst...
Rushing reorganisation disempowers communities
Consultants will be the victors from the mad rush to impose mega councils The rush to impose mega councils on local areas ignores the views of local...
No evidence exists to support mega councils, Government admits
Freedom of Information responses show no assessment undertaken to support 500k population floor for unitary councils The Government has admitted it has...
‘New councils should remain close to communities’
DCN survey reveals local opposition to mega councils with populations exceeding half a million District councils overwhelmingly believe that power should be...
Revealed: the three reforms that could deliver 100,000 affordable homes
A landmark report today sets out a comprehensive plan to tackle England’s housing crisis, including three reforms which would alone provide 100,000 affordable...
Social care reform should precede local government reorganisation
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the timetable announced for social care reform by the Government today. A review will be set up, led by...
District council services face cuts following tough finance settlement
Many district councils look set to be forced to make cuts to essential community services, after Government funding for next year was announced....
‘Mega councils’ threaten local services and delivery of homes and jobs
DCN responds to the English Devolution White Paper The English Devolution White Paper, published today, proposes extending combined authorities to cover the...