Councillor Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said: “Many councils are experiencing unprecedented difficulties with the...
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Press Releases
‘We specialise in prevention’: report urges ICSs to utilise district expertise
District councils’ fundamental role in determining the health of their communities makes them “indispensable strategic partners” in integrated care systems...
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...
‘Ban on no-fault evictions could ease homelessness’
The District Councils’ Network has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it is to proceed with the Renters’ Reform Bill. DCN member councils have long...
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...
Districts’ expertise must be embraced if Hunt’s growth plan is to be optimised
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...
‘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...