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DCN responds to the Developer Contributions Consultation

DCN responds to the Developer Contributions Consultation

In submitting its response to the Developer Contributions Consultation, Cllr Mark Crane, DCN Members’ Board Lead for Stronger Economies, said: “New developments create new demands on infrastructure in district areas. It’s vital that a revised system of developer...
DCN responds to the Developer Contributions Consultation

DCN responds to the revised NPPF consultation

In submitting its response to the revised NPPF consultation, Cllr Mark Crane, DCN Members’ Board Lead for Stronger Economies, said: “District councils, as the planning and housing authorities, already play a vital role in helping to get the country building more...
DCN responds to the Developer Contributions Consultation

DCN responds to appointment of new local government minister

DCN RESPONDS TO APPOINTMENT OF NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER Responding to the appointment of the Rt Hon James Brokenshire as the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Cllr John Fuller, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said:...
DCN responds to HCLG Committee report on retained business rates

DCN responds to HCLG Committee report on retained business rates

DCN RESPONDS TO HCLG COMMITTEE REPORT ON RETAINED BUSINESS RATES Responding to a report by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, which recommends funding from the further retention of business rates should be used as extra revenue for councils, Cllr...
DCN responds to HCLG Committee report on retained business rates

DCN responds to the Spring Statement

DCN RESPONDS TO THE SPRING STATEMENT Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Cllr John Fuller, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said: The Chancellor has missed an opportunity to recognise the crucial role that District Councils play in their...