CCN News 2016

CCN in the press: September 2016

11 October 2016

CCN was referenced in the trade and local media several times in September. Coverage included stories on the full business rate retention consultation, devolution, ...

CCN in the press: August 2016

16 September 2016

CCN was referenced several times in the press during August. Coverage included stories on the Your County Matters campaign, CCN's business rate research, and ...

100% Business Rate Retention: Joint Statement from CCN, DCN, and RSN on shared principles

08 September 2016

The County Councils Network (CCN), District Councils’ Network (DCN) and Rural Services Network (RSN) have jointly welcomed the Government’s intention to move to 100% ...

New Report: Independent Study on Business Rates Retention in County Areas

16 August 2016

A new independent study by Pixel Financial Management, commissioned by the County Councils Network, explores the implications of full business rates retention in county ...

CCN in the press: July 2016

05 August 2016

In what was a hugely busy month politically; CCN was referenced in the press on several occasions. Coverage included CCN's response to the new ...

Counties offer both stability and solutions for the new Government

County Councils Network chairman Paul Carter has written a comprehensive piece for Conservative Home, outlining a wide ranging devolution agenda for county areas. In ...

County leaders react to new Prime Minister and Communities Secretary appointments

15 July 2016

County Councils Network chairman Paul Carter has congratulated both Theresa May, who has become the new Prime Minister, and Sajid Javid, who has been ...

CCN in the press: June 2016

11 July 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, ...

CCN reacts to Brexit

28 June 2016

The electorate have spoken, expressing their wish to will leave the European Union. For local government and CCN member councils, this decision will have ...

County councils call for additional funding after delayed transfers cost NHS £300million

13 June 2016

Delayed transfers of care in county areas cost the NHS over £300million last year, prompting calls for additional funding to help councils stay afloat. ...