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Public health cuts ‘false economy’, MPs say

Public health cuts ‘false economy’, MPs say

In LocalGov.co.uk, 1 September 2016: In response to the committee’s findings, Cllr Neil Clarke, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) said: ‘The DCN welcomes the Commons Health Committee’s report on pubilc health highlighting the crucial role that planning...
DCN response to Local Plans Expert Group

DCN response to Local Plans Expert Group

District councils outlined a series of reforms to the Local Plans Expert Group aimed at simplifying the planning system and helping to realise Government ambitions for economic growth. Proposals submitted in evidence by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) to the...
DCN response to Local Plans Expert Group

We need more flexibility on planning

In The MJ, 16 August 2016: It is important that the performance of councils in approving planning permissions is considered within the wider context of local authorities seeking greater flexibilities, writes District Councils’ Network chair Cllr Neil...
DCN Assembly Speech at LGA Conference – 5 July 2016

DCN Assembly Speech at LGA Conference – 5 July 2016

DCN chairman Cllr Neil Clarke called for strategic dialogue with Government to boost devolution and financial resourcing necessary to support delivery of 86 vital frontline services and advance the agendas for housing and economic growth, health and wellbeing in...