CCN in the Press: March 2016

The County Councils Network were referenced on a number of occasions in the trade media in March. Stories covered a range of topics including the Budget, New Homes Bonus and Devolution.

LGC: DCLG to unitary bidders: aim for minimum population of 300,000

LocalGov: Local government reacts to Budget 2016

MJ: Cameron told of 'giant disconnect' between Whitehall and councils

MJ: LGA seeks rates distribution deal

Public Finance: What mandate for directly elected mayors?

Public Sector Executive: New mayoral devo deals and city deal unveiled, with more on the table

Transport Network: Counties push for 'evidenced-based approach' to devolution

MJ: NHS is keeping sector ‘away from the table’

MJ: Building new foundations

MJ: ‘Stern warnings’ issued over NHB funding