 The network is the national voice for counties, and has recently released a significant report on county economies from Oxford Economics, and another report containing ambitious policy proposals, calling for a 'new deal' from government.More recently, the CCN has released influential research outlining the funding challenges facing local government over the next six years, alongside original research on planning, social mobility, and industrial strategy in county areas.The County Councils Network works on a cross-party basis, with members of its management committee drawn from all three major parties.