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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
140th anniversary blog series - Prosperous Places – exploring economic leadership and inclusive regeneration
We are celebrating ADEPT's 140th anniversary year by showcasing the voices of past and present ADEPT Presidents, reflecting on the evolution of place leadership and exploring the challenges, innovations and aspirations shaping the future of the…
Transport & Highways blog - Investing in the skills for a more preventative approach to highways maintenance
James Bailey, Assistant Director for Highways and the Built County, Economy, Infrastructure and Skills at Staffordshire County Council and Chair of the ADEPT Engineering Board, explains why ADEPT is supporting CIHT's new Preventative Highways…
ADEPT Bursary Fund for attendance at ADEPT Conferences - deadline extended to 14th October
ADEPT's new Bursary Fund is designed to support officers from local and combined authorities who may otherwise be unable to attend our Spring and Autumn Conferences due to financial constraints. Many councils continue to face significant budget…
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