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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 - 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…
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…
Climate change blog - 2025 a year of challenge and change
In this month's blog, Angela Jones, ADEPT President and Director of Thriving Places for Westmorland & Furness Council reflects on 2025, a year of transition for climate action in local government and looks ahead to what 2026 may bring.A moment…
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