CCN News 2021

Health and Care White Paper: CCN response

11 February 2021

Today the government will publish its Health and Care White Paper, which will outline reforms to both the health service and adult social care in ...

New report: thousands of people could live more independently if councils continue to deliver social care

10 February 2021

A new blueprint for delivering social care in England could help tens of thousands of adults each year who need care and support to live more independent lives – if councils are given the ability ...

New housing and planning spokesperson announced

28 January 2021

The County Councils Network has appointed a new housing a planning spokesperson: Cllr Tim Oliver, the leader of Surrey County Council. He takes over from ...

Coronavirus: How counties are combating the spread of the virus and leading efforts to rebuild

27 January 2021

The emergence of a second wave of the Coronavirus has brought fresh challenges for the country, but once again county and unitary authorities in the ...

England’s largest councils call for urgent clarity on this year’s local elections

06 January 2021

England’s largest councils today call on the government to provide urgent clarity on the local elections scheduled for May, and for a swift decision on ...

BT Blog: How should county councils think about tech in 2021

Homeworking. Digital inclusion. Economic recovery. These were the big topics of conversation at our roundtable with the County Councils Network in December. We spoke with ...

New national lockdown: CCN response

04 January 2021

Today the government has announced a new national lockdown in England. Below, the County Councils Network responds to the announcement from the Prime Minister tonight. ...