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