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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 - From potholes to smart roads: local highways and the future of infrastructure
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…
Introducing Explore: helping local councils make better decisions for people and places
By Tim Sunderland, Natural EnglandLocal authorities make a wide range of decisions that shape how places grow and how communities thrive, often working across complex systems and competing priorities. To support this, Natural England and partners…
Why better climate communication matters and how ADEPT is supporting local authorities
Nigel Riglar, Chair of the ADEPT Climate Change Board and Executive Director for Place, South Gloucestershire Council highlights the importance of the new guide developed by ADEPT and Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission to help local authority…
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