The District Councils’ Network has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it is to proceed with the Renters’ Reform Bill. DCN member councils have long called for the ban on section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions because we believe everyone should feel secure...
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Better Lives
Districts ensure that no one gets left behind by tackling the complex needs of today whilst preventing the social challenges of tomorrow. We act at a scale where it is possible to solve problems rather than simply manage caseloads.
The project group
The workstreams are currently undergoing a refresh, and an update on new workstream members will be posted shortly.
Contact: DCN@local.gov.uk for further information
Contact: DCN@local.gov.uk for further information
Our workplan priorities include:
- Ensuring funding for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) continues to be delivered directly to district councils
- Continuing to influence government to ensure the funding for short term supported housing is not passported and is delivered directly to districts
- Demonstrating how districts are key to preventing and reducing the instances of homelessness and rough sleeping and ensure our best practice examples inform policy development.
- Ensuring that the new burdens introduced with the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) are properly funded by government for both short and long term
- Supporting members implementing the HRA by sharing best practice and encouraging government to promote examples and learning from “trail blazer authorities”.
- Support our members to ensure residents are living in homes free from hazards and landlords are complying with the required minimum standards of housing.
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