DistrictAPPG

The APPG promotes the interests of district councils, supports closer working with Parliamentarians & explores opportunities for shaping local government agenda

[DistrictAPPG @DistrictAPPG]

Packed room for our meeting today on the high street and local economic growth #districts #localgov

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The Hansard of the Westminster Hall debate on district finances is now available online: https://t.co/QCxRWnsFSb

[Local Councils Network @localcouncilnet]

@mhclg Minister, Rishi Sunak paid tribute to districts in the district council finances debate calling them 'the entrepreneurial arm of local government' who have 'a central role in delivering better lives'

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Many thanks to @MarkPawsey for introducing excellent debate on district council finances in @UKParliament today. All parliamentarians who spoke recognised the key role of districts in delivering better lives and stronger economies

[DistrictAPPG @DistrictAPPG]

Responding for the government, Local Gov Minister, Rishi Sunak pays tribute to the work of districts and says he will champion them as long as he is in role https://t.co/1bt5kNEvKk

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In his opening remarks our chair @MarkPawsey notes that districts are the right size and best located authorities to deliver services to local residents https://t.co/iwVmruLmae

[The House magazine @TheHouseMag]

"Today’s debate is an important chance to press the government on what other steps it is taking to act on the rest of the @DistrictAPPG’s recommendations" - @MarkPawsey | #LocalGov #LE2019 #YourVoteMatters #localelections https://t.co/WEaSsPBEMG

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@MarkPawsey outlines the key recommendations from the Delivering the District Difference report https://t.co/zx4ju96coX (report available here: https://t.co/yTnqu8h7sC)

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Ahead of the Westminster Hall debate of district finances, our chair @MarkPawsey has written for @politicshome to call for greater freedoms and flexibilities for districts https://t.co/ZMGXcnpyLU

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This morning our Chair @MarkPawsey will lead a debate in Parliament on district council finances and call on the Government to give districts more freedoms and flexibilities to stimulate local economies. Watch live from 9.30am here: https://t.co/UymVvqLzPk #localgov

[DistrictAPPG @DistrictAPPG]

Our Chair @MarkPawsey will lead an important and timely debate in Parliament this Wednesday on 'District council finances'. The debate is a follow up to our 'Delivering the District Difference' report https://t.co/yTnqu8h7sC

[DistrictAPPG @DistrictAPPG]

Rishi Sunak is now addressing #DCN2019 says he is looking forward to continued working with districts to create a sustainable system of local gov finance @mhclg @districtcouncil

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Later today, our Chair @MarkPawsey will address #DCN2019, on delivering the district difference

[DistrictAPPG @DistrictAPPG]

#DCN2019 is now hearing from shadow Secretary of State for housing, communities and local government @GwynneMP, calling districts the ‘lifeblood’ of local communities

[DistrictAPPG @DistrictAPPG]

@JBrokenshire says he will be advocating for the new homes bonus in the comprehensive spending review #DCN2019

[DistrictAPPG @DistrictAPPG]

The conference is now hearing from Secretary of State @JBrokenshire, he says he and @mhclg will continue to listen to the DCN @districtcouncil and the voice of districts ahead of comprehensive spending review

[Local Councils Network @localcouncilnet]

And we’re off. Our conference begins...
#DCN2019

[DistrictAPPG @DistrictAPPG]

@districtcouncil national conference 2019 is kicking off in Kenilworth with an intro from DCN chair, Cllr John Fuller from @SNorfolkCouncil to a packed room of Leaders, Chief execs and officers

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Great to see our Chair @MarkPawsey speaking up for districts in yesterday's #localgov finance debate and highlighting the recommendations from last year's 'Delivering the District Difference report'. Full speech here: https://t.co/WB5JbwdbQP

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Question from the floor raises the potential of a ‘prevention precept’, a policy that the Districts APPG and the DCN are both advocated for.