“As we get districts, counties, the voluntary sector, the NHS and other partners working together at a neighbourhood level, we can put resources together and get better outcomes.” Patricia Hewitt at #dcnconf2024

Delighted to say #dcnconf2024 is packed for Sam Chapman-Allen's chairman's address.

After a fortnight away, nothing says 'welcome back to London' quite like a six and a half hour tailback to get through the Blackwall tunnel.

Yet another delay in national waste policy with local ramifications! '“Councils need clarity on waste policy and we need it urgently,' says Cllr Sarah Nelmes 🔶️ after #EPR delayed by year.
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'Where district councils exist, they’re a big part of the municipal structure, and it’s impossible to see how ICSs could meet their objectives without districts playing a part.' Thanks to Dave West & Health Service Journal for covering DCN/The King's Fund study.

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'A great opportunity exists to build the relationships, systems, & the shared ambition to make the step change we need to address health inequality.' Ian Fytche - North Kesteven DC's Ian Fytche writes for Health Service Journal on the potential of district councils in ICSs
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LGA attendees, join us at our Fringe Session discussing our recently released Kings Fund report.

Speakers include Senior Researcher Chris Naylor, The King’s Fund & NHS Confederation Chief Exec Mathew Taylor. Find out more here: districtcouncils.info/driving-better…
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District council services play a key role in determining the health of their communities, making districts indispensable strategic partners in integrated care systems. This is the conclusion of a The King's Fund report for District Councils' Network launched today.
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I'm so looking forward to seeing all my #localgov pals at #LGAConf23 . Come and see me and the rest of the District Councils' Network team at stand W2.

It's so sad to learn of the death of Bob Kerslake. In my LGC days he gave such thoughtful insight to our journalists and we were hugely grateful for his eagerness to express his wisdom at our events. A lovely man and a champion of #localgov .

Truly fascinating discussion with member councils on building organisational resilience today, with bold vision expressed on robotics, AI, the working week and partnerships. Thank you to Capita Local Public Services for your support.

.District Councils' Network is one of 30 bodies to sign a letter warning the Govt its proposed Infrastructure Levy won't achieve the aims of increasing affordable housing & infrastructure. We think it will have the opposite effect & heap financial risk on councils.

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Here's a great opportunity to join District Councils' Network in a key role involving engaging with our members and working on the events we put on to support district councils' work.
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The stage is set and the chairman is waiting in the wings... #dcnconf2023 is about to begin!

On day 1 of #dcnconf2023 we are delighted to announce that Brandon Lewis has been appointed chair of the District Council All-Party Parliamentary Group.
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As Localis and District Councils' Network launch a report on mapping a route to clean local growth, North Kesteven DC chief exec Ian Fytche outlines four ways local leadership can drive climate action lgcplus.com/politics/clima…

The five action points for #localgov in #net zero revealed by Joe Fyans at the launch of the District Councils' Network @Localis green growth report.

I'm going to slip back into old job mode to pay tribute to Jessica Hill who's leaving LGC. Jess is a hugely talented journalist who was our news-getting mainstay in particular through Covid. Thank you Jess for everything you did during my editorship!
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How can councils drive the decarbonisation of their area? Here's a great FREE event to help you bring about clean, sustainable growth. On the morning of 16 November in central London.

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