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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
ADEPT response to NPPF amendments
Sarah McLaughlin, ADEPT Planning Lead, said: "ADEPT is currently undertaking a detailed review of the published framework. ADEPT is pleased to note that several of the recommendations set out in our March 2026 consultation response have been…
ADEPT calls for urgent government action on fridge recycling capacity crisis
Local authority place directors have written to Environment Minister Emma Hardy MP, calling for urgent government intervention to tackle an acute national shortage of fridge and freezer recycling capacity.The Association of Directors of Environment…
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,…
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