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Number of renters in rural areas increased faster than London over the last decade, as councils call for a long-term plan for housing
Councils call for an 'honest discussion' on what they should be expected to deliver if public finances remain tight
Local authorities warn 'difficult but necessary' council tax rises are needed to help prevent insolvency
Over 40 MPs urge the government to re-think local authority funding plans
Councils in 'significantly worse' position after the Autumn Statement
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The County Councils Network is the voice of England’s counties. Representing the local authorities in county areas, the network is a cross-party organisation which develops policy, commissions research, and presents evidence-based solutions to issues on behalf of the largest grouping of councils in England.

In total, the 20 county councils and 17 unitary councils that make up the CCN represent 26 million residents, account for 39% of England’s GVA, and deliver high-quality services that matter the most to local communities.

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Councils call for reform of SEND school transport services, as costs double for local authorities in county areas over the last five years

Councils have called on the next government to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school transport system, with new data revealing costs have doubled to £800m for local ...
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Number of renters in rural areas increased faster than London over the last decade, as councils call for a long-term plan for housing

Councils call for an 'honest discussion' on what they should be expected to deliver if public finances remain tight

Local authorities warn 'difficult but necessary' council tax rises are needed to help prevent insolvency

Over 40 MPs urge the government to re-think local authority funding plans

Councils in 'significantly worse' position after the Autumn Statement

Watch all the sessions from CCN Conference 2023

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Councils call for reform of SEND school transport services, as costs double for local authorities in county areas over the last five years

Number of renters in rural areas increased faster than London over the last decade, as new report calls for a long-term plan for housing

Councils call for ‘honest discussion’ on what they should be expected to deliver as new data reveals local authorities spend two-thirds of their budgets on care services

Budget 2024: CCN welcomes new devolution agreements in counties

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