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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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Latest news
President Update - August 2026 - latest news from ADEPT
Hello and welcome to my latest update. I hope you all manage to find some time to pause and recharge - although I fully appreciate that, for many, our services only get busier over the summer! It’s been another huge moment of political change,…
Live Labs 2 blog - Year 4: reflections on the year so far
From innovation to information sharing to business as usual; in this month’s blog, Programme Director, Giles Perkins discusses what’s been happening for the Live Labs 2 programme and projects since the deployment period wrapped up earlier this year.…
Innovation and Best Practice blog - Focusing innovation and best practice on people and place
Deputy Chief Executive Kylie Russell reflects on how collaboration, innovation and practical support provided by ADEPT are helping local authorities tackle some of their biggest challenges. From nationally recognised programmes to practical guidance…
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