We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our member councils
We are a cross-party, member-led network, providing a single voice for our member councils
In response to today’s provisional local government finance settlement, Cllr Neil Clarke, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) said: “The New...
In response to today’s Autumn Statement announcement, Cllr Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN), said: “Philip Hammond has...
DCN high level response to: “CCN response to independent studies on structural reform” Commenting in response to independent studies looking into potential...
Responding to new amendments in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill, Cllr Gillian Brown, Planning and Growth Lead Member for the District Councils’ Network (DCN),...
In response to the DCLG consultation into 100 per cent retention of business rates, Cllr Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN)...
Joint Statement The County Councils Network (CCN), District Councils’ Network (DCN) and Rural Services Network (RSN) have jointly welcomed the Government’s...
The Commons Health Select Committee today issued a report entitled Public Health Post-2013 – Structures, Organisation, Funding and Delivery Inquiry. In...
DCN chairman Cllr Neil Clarke called for strategic dialogue with Government to boost devolution and financial resourcing necessary to support delivery of 86...
In response to the CLG Committee’s report into 100 per cent retention of business rates, Cllr Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of the District Councils’ Network...
In response to the Queen’s Speech, Cllr Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) said: “Today’s Queen’s Speech presents a number of...
Housing growth and planning was the core theme for the District Councils’ Networks’ Spring Assembly hosted last week. In response to the Housing and Planning...
In response to today’s Budget announcement, Cllr Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN), said: “The strong focus of today’s Budget...
We are a cross-party network, providing a single national voice for our member councils
The DCN strives to support our members through influencing national policy, facilitating collaboration and networking, and undertaking research
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