CCN in the press: June 2016
The County Councils Network was referenced several times in the trade press during June. Coverage included stories on the Bus Services Bill, business rates, delayed transfers of care, and Brexit.
Transport Network: Council directors and leaders raise alarm over Buses Bill
The MJ: Devo punch up warning
LGC: Appeals risks 'undermining business rates reforms'. MPs warn
The MJ: Bring forward BCF cash for ''fighting chance'
Care Management Matters: County Councils Network calls for additional funding
Public Sector Executive: Councils warn 'one size fits all' approach won't work for business rates devolution
Local Government Executive: Counties call for BCF cash to be brought forward to tackle bed blocking
Local Gov: Council spending is being squeezed by debt payments
LGC: Post Brexit, Whitehall cannot afford to fragment counties with unpopular devo deals
PSE: Brexit could provide opportunity for new models for devolution