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New Chairman of the District Councils’ Network announced

New Chairman of the District Councils’ Network announced

The new Chairman of the District Councils’ Network has been confirmed today as Cllr John Fuller. Cllr Fuller, who is Leader of South Norfolk District Council, takes over from Cllr Neil Clarke, who is stepping down having served the maximum term under the DCN’s...
Districts dig in to deliver housebuilding revolution

Districts dig in to deliver housebuilding revolution

Commenting on today’s publication of the Housing White Paper ‘Fixing the broken Housing Market’, Cllr Neil Clarke, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) said: “At last week’s DCN National Conference, Communities and Local Government Secretary, Sajid Javid,...
Districts Delivering Growth

Districts Delivering Growth

‘Districts Delivering Growth’ was the dominant theme of the DCN’s inaugural national conference – which was held at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth from 2 to 3 February 2017. Since the Brexit referendum vote, economic growth has assumed even greater...
DCN submission to the March 2017 Budget

DCN submission to the March 2017 Budget

The DCN has submitted a representation to HM Treasury ahead of the 2017 March Budget timetabled for 8 March.   This response focuses primarily on the greater role districts can play in driving housing and economic growth. DCN Budget Submission March 2017
Districts dig in to deliver housebuilding revolution

New Homes Bonus reforms punish housebuilding districts

Reforms to the New Homes Bonus outlined in the provisional local government finance settlement will have a disproportionate and adverse impact on the communities we serve and remove both the incentive for growth and the funding to support it – despite the fact...