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. linkedin.com/jobs/view/3303…

Brilliant multi agency workshop on health with Watford Council convening us . Great energy in the room and lots of energy about working together. Thanks to Watford Football Club for hosting . 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Nick Golding District Councils' Network LGA Wellbeing #publichealth

.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. linkedin.com/pulse/infrastr…

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.

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.

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.

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. districtcouncils.info/driving-better…

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… #lga2023

"A great opportunity exists to build the relationships, systems, & the shared ambition to make the step change we need to address health inequality." @NKDCCX - North Kesteven DC's Ian Fytche writes for Health Service Journal on the potential of district councils in ICSs hsj.co.uk/integrated-car…

"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. hsj.co.uk/expert-briefin…

Yet another delay in national waste policy with local ramifications! "“Councils need clarity on waste policy and we need it urgently," says Sarah Nelmes 🔶️ after #EPR delayed by year. districtcouncils.info/we-need-certai…

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.

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

“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

🗳️It is thanks to the hard work, integrity and professionalism of returning officers and their dedicated teams that elections take place. 🗳️Good luck to all district council electoral teams today! 🗳️And thank you to all of you for your service to democracy. (1/2)

🗳️It is not just the 7am to 10pm shift at the polling station and the subsequent election count all-nighter. 🗳️Work takes place year-round on maintaining the electoral roll. Since the general election was called they have been working flat out to ensure it's free and fair.

"Give us the tools to get houses built, especially affordable homes." Here's our chairman Sam Chapman-Allen setting out our #KingsSpeech priorities, saying it can set the ground for a partnership of collaboration between district councils and the Government.

It's been a sad week for everyone associated with LGC in recent decades. Our legendary production editor Duncan Leslie has died. None of us will forget him in a hurry. lgcplus.com/politics/tribu…

"Private landlords are sometimes asking for a year up front in terms of deposit now." Chelmsford City Council chief Nick Eveleigh reveals the impact of the housing crisis at District Councils' Network #LGAconf24 fringe.

Thank you to Elmbridge BC for inviting me to speak on devolution and reorganisation at your staff conference at Brooklands Museum today. If only there was a quick means of transport to get back to London so I don't miss our District Councils' Network chief execs meeting.