Nick Golding

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

🗳️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.

🗳️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)

“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

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

"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 @Davewwest & @HSJnews for covering DCN/@TheKingsFund study. hsj.co.uk/expert-briefings/t…

"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 @HSJnews on the potential of district councils in ICSs hsj.co.uk/integrated-care/di…

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/drivin… #lga2023

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 @TheKingsFund report for @districtcouncil launched today. districtcouncils.info/drivin…

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_LPS for your support.

.@districtcouncil 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/infrastru…

On day 1 of #dcnconf2023 we are delighted to announce that @BrandonLewis has been appointed chair of the District Council All-Party Parliamentary Group. xitter.gq/BrandonLewis/status/16…

We’re really enjoying our Parliamentary Drinks Reception this evening. The DCN are delighted to have hosted @JaneMHunt and @scullyp as well as many other peers and MPs. An excellent opportunity to discuss the value of districts with colleagues in Westminster.

Huge congratulations to our vice chair Sharon Taylor - @SharonStevenage - who is to receive a peerage, it was announced this afternoon.

Here is a great opportunity to join @districtcouncil. We're looking for an events, engagement and administration officer - a key role that entails shaping our events and is at the forefront of our engagement with member councils. jobs.theguardian.com/job/828…

"One council told the Guardian its budget, agreed in Feb, had been wrecked by soaring inflation. Fuel bills for its refuse trucks had risen by £500k, while the cost of heating its swimming pools had increased by £750k." Thanks @patrickjbutler for coverage. theguardian.com/society/2022…

A @districtcouncil survey reveals sector faces £900m funding gap over two years. This threatens the services required to support people through the cost-of-living crisis. districtcouncils.info/press-…