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
The District Councils’ Network response to the DCLG’s consultation into reform of the New Homes Bonus can be found at the link below
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Government’s announcement that local elections due to be cancelled...
Government plans to exclude planning authorities from strategic planning could result in confusion and complexity...
The final Local Government Finance Settlement (LGFS) 2026-27 contains good news for district councils. There had been...
Thousands of new council homes could be built after the Government announced it will lift one of the biggest barriers...
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
You can find here our press releases, consultation responses, briefings and newsletters – as well as opinion articles written by leading figures