DCN and Capita announce partnership The District Councils’ Network is pleased to announce Capita as a new strategic partner. Our partnership will generate new...
Districts respond to investment zones announcement
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Government’s plan to create investment zones to spearhead local growth. Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman...
Districts respond to Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Government plans to protect councils from rising energy costs will provide some welcome respite for district councils, the District Councils’ Network (DCN)...
DCN response to the death of Her Majesty the Queen
Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, chairman of the District Councils’ Network, has issued the following statement in response to the death of Her Majesty the Queen: On...
DCN responds to social housing rents consultation
The District Councils’ Network has warned that government moves to cap social housing rents well below the rate of inflation will impact on investment in the...
District Councils’ Network calls for action to ensure sustainability of support for Ukrainians
District Councils’ Network calls for action to ensure sustainability of support for Ukrainians New analysis has revealed the vital role councils in shire...
DCN announces new chief executive lead
Yvonne Rees has been appointed chair of the District Councils’ Network Chief Executive Group. Yvonne, chief executive of Cherwell District Council since 2017,...
District Councils’ Network responds to the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper
District Councils' Network responds to the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper Responding to today’s publication of the Renters Reform Bill White Paper,...
District Councils’ Network responds to the Prime Minister’s speech announcing an extension of the right to buy policy
District Councils’ Network responds to the Prime Minister’s speech announcing an extension of the right to buy policy Commenting on the Prime Minister’s...
DCN responds to Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
DCN responds to Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill Commenting on the publication of the Government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, Cllr Sam...
District Councils’ Network responds to Queen’s Speech
District Councils’ Network responds to Queen’s Speech Commenting on the 2022 Queen’s Speech, Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Chair of the District Councils’ Network...
DCN responds to supported housing changes
DCN responds to supported housing changes Commenting on the Government’s announcement today of new powers for councils to tackle unregulated supported housing...