The LCN’s political proportionality has been confirmed following the local elections. The figures are produced by the LGA’s research team and independently...
LCN’s political balance revealed
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Press Releases
Half of homes receiving planning permission remain unbuilt
Most councils have granted enough planning permissions to meet Government-set targets – but many aren’t resulting in new housing Barely half of homes granted...
Councils will stay close to communities – LCN reacts to LGR decision
Genuinely local government can be enhanced as a result of today’s decision to keep councils close to communities, the Local Councils Network (LCN) has said....
Leading locally. Influencing nationally.
Local government is changing – and so are we Devolution and local government reorganisation are reshaping the way places across England are led. At the same...
DCN becomes the Local Councils Network
The District Councils’ Network has today relaunched itself as the Local Councils Network (LCN). The rebirth of the organisation – which has 169 unitary and...
DCN is becoming the Local Councils Network: Your questions answered
Local Councils Network Launch Why are you rebranding to the Local Councils Network (LCN)? Local government reorganisation means district and county councils...
Uzbek local leaders explore community engagement in Brentwood
A delegation from Uzbekistan has visited DCN and Brentwood Borough Council to learn about how district councils work with communities at a local level. The...
DCN responds to reinstatement of cancelled local polls
The District Councils’ Network has responded to the Government’s announcement that local elections due to be cancelled will take place after all. Councils...
‘The exclusion of planning authorities from strategic planning defies sense’
Government plans to exclude planning authorities from strategic planning could result in confusion and complexity which undermines housebuilding plans,...
DCN responds to the Final Local Government Finance Settlement
The final Local Government Finance Settlement (LGFS) 2026-27 contains good news for district councils. There had been the prospect of the Government making a...
Red tape removal could see thousands of council homes builtÂ
Thousands of new council homes could be built after the Government announced it will lift one of the biggest barriers to much-needed affordable housing. The...
Cuts to flood protection force councils to step in
Local taxpayers and service users set to feel the pinch as councils face river maintenance spend hike Vast swathes of low-lying land face increased risk of...