LCN and Penna have announced a new learning and development partnership, helping senior officers enhance their leadership skills at a time of huge change for...
LCN and Penna join up to support leadership development
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Press Releases
LCN response to Budget consultation
The success of the Government's devolution agenda depends on ensuring fiscal powers and resources flow not only to Strategic Authorities but also to councils...
Record numbers of social homes sold to private buyers by housing associations
Local Councils Network urges action from MPs to protect homes for local communities English housing associations have sold 25,000 social and affordable homes...
Your council’s opportunity to spur national change
If central government could change one thing that would help your council deliver better outcomes locally, what would it be? The Prime Minister has made...
Mayoral power to overrule councils on planning: LCN responds
The Local Councils Network has responded to proposals to give elected mayors powers to overrule councils on planning. In response, Cllr Richard Wright, Chair...
Vape and betting shop crackdown: LCN responds
The Local Councils Network has responded to Government plans to “save hollowed out high streets”, including by cracking down on vape shops and gambling. Cllr...
Tax devo is a real step forward – but councils must be empowered to aid every postcode
Income tax money for mayors is a real step forward for devolution – next, proper funding for everyday council services can bring the benefits of local...
‘Let’s pull together to make new councils successful’
Councils should pull together more than ever to ensure the success of the biggest local government shake-up in a generation, the Local Councils Network (LCN)...
Public Sector Challenge: How you can help
Officers and councillors at LCN member councils are being urged to don their walking boots to raise money for charity. The Public Sector Challenge, which is...
Our new Policy Network is now open for applications
The LCN Policy Network offers a new way for officers in member councils to contribute their expertise and experience to national policy development, while...
LCN welcomes new unitary member
Medway Council has become a member of the Local Councils Network (LCN), with its Leader describing the new cross-party organisation as its “natural home”. LCN...
LCN’s political balance revealed
The LCN’s political proportionality has been confirmed following the local elections. The figures are produced by the LGA’s research team and independently...