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Welcome to ADEPT

ADEPT is the voice of local authority place directors and their teams. Our members manage vital local services - from highways, waste, recycling and planning - while also preparing for the challenges and opportunities of the future. ADEPT is a membership based, voluntary organisation with members across England. 

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Deadline - Friday 16th January 2026
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Welcome to ADEPT

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  • President update 5th January - latest news from ADEPT

    Hello everyone,Happy New Year! I hope you all had a restful break and are settling back into 2026. As we start the year, there are a few updates I wanted to share with you and some important dates to note for the months ahead.Alun Hughes from the…

  • Live Labs 2 blog - an update from the Transport for West Midlands project

    In this month’s Live Labs 2 project blog, Joseph Webster, Carbon Reduction Project Coordinator Apprentice for the TfWM UK Centre of Excellence for the Decarbonisation of Roads (CEDR - South Campus) shares the latest from the team and the…

  • 140th anniversary blog series - Place leadership and planning

    We are celebrating ADEPT's 140th anniversary year by showcasing the voices of past and present Presidents, reflecting on the evolution of place leadership and exploring the challenges, innovations and aspirations shaping the future of the sector. We…

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