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 Bill securing Royal Assent, Cllr Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN), said: “The DCN welcomes the fact we now have a Housing and Planning Act to…
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 announcement on continued growth in the economy is welcomed by DCN. “The vital role played by districts in supporting economic and housing growth is well-understood and DCN supports the clear link…
In response to yesterday’s Local Government Finance Settlement announcement, Cllr Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN), said: “It is reassuring to see that for the first time in many years there have been significant improvements between the provisional and final settlement. We commend those changes. “We particularly welcome the decision to…