We empower councils to operate confidently within the changing landscape of local government.
We empower councils to operate confidently within the changing landscape of local government.
The DCN have broadly welcomed the government’s proposals that would see the Education and Skills Funding Agency paying schools’ business rates directly to billing authorities, removing the need for local authority maintained schools and academies to make these payments to billing authorities themselves.
If central government could change one thing that would help your council deliver better outcomes locally, what would...
The Local Councils Network has responded to proposals to give elected mayors powers to overrule councils on planning....
The Local Councils Network has responded to Government plans to “save hollowed out high streets”, including by...
Income tax money for mayors is a real step forward for devolution – next, proper funding for everyday council services...
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