‘Find Your Path’ – DfT and ADEPT launch innovative campaign to transform local government recruitment
A targeted recruitment campaign has been launched today, 24 February, which aims to address critical workforce challenges in local authorities. The Find Your Path campaign focuses on attracting young people aged between 18 and 27 to local authority roles, including those delivering the place services we all use such as local highways, waste and recycling, green space and access, […]
ADEPT President’s Awards: entries welcome!
ADEPT is now accepting entries for the 2025 ADEPT President’s Awards. Open to ADEPT members, the annual awards are a highlight of year and shine a spotlight on the extraordinary work of local authorities, including highways teams, and partners across the country. Organisations can enter projects across three categories: delivering sustainable growth, innovation in place […]
ADEPT explains value of “stronger places toolkit” on urban transformation
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, ADEPT, has posted a new blog from the Place Leaders’ Pioneering, Action-orientated, Creative and Entrepreneurial (PACE) programme, focusing on the transformation of Nuneaton. The PACE Programme, run by ADEPT in partnership with Amey, is designed exclusively for place directors and senior leadership. It focuses on […]
Local government associations unite in call for urgent review of local authority funding
Four leading local government associations have come together to urge the government to address what they call the critical funding challenges facing local authorities, highlighting an urgent need to bridge the growing funding gap. The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT), the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS), the Association of […]
ADEPT calls for partnership with government to address the housing crisis and deliver sustainable communities
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, ADEPT, has published a new policy paper, calling for a partnership with government to address the housing crisis and deliver sustainable communities. It advocates for comprehensive infrastructure development alongside housing, including integrated transport solutions. The paper outlines how the government’s housebuilding target of 1.5 million […]
ADEPT calls for “robust and flexible” planning framework
ADEPT has responded to the government’s recent planning consultation. The ‘National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system consultation’ sets out the proposed reforms to the current system. ADEPT’s response to the consultation emphasises the need for a robust and flexible planning framework that prioritises local needs, while fostering sustainable development. It […]
ADEPT publishes tree guidance for local authorities
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has published the final closure report for their ‘Value of Trees Toolkit’. Commissioned by ADEPT and funded by the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, the Value of Trees project provides local authorities with guidance on tree planting to support climate change mitigation, resilience building and […]
ADEPT: UK heading for gridlock in the face of rapid roadwork growth
New research from Causeway Technologies the digital construction and maintenance technology provider, shows the UK is heading for roadwork gridlock in the face of rapid infrastructure upgrades, increasing road usage and poor cross-industry collaboration. The report has been developed in partnership with The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT). Data from digital road […]
The case for place has never been more critical says ADEPT as it responds to the general election result
ADEPT President Ann Carruthers has sent a message to the new government-that the case for place has never been more critical with many challenges such as decarbonisation. She said: “ADEPT would like to congratulate the elected representatives following the outcome of the general election. “The case for place has never been more critical – achieving […]
ADEPT urges effective climate measures
ADEPT has responded to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) transport adaptation strategy. While ADEPT supports the strategy’s goals of enhancing transport network resilience and the actions it outlines, it raises concerns about the lack of specific implementation details and funding mechanisms for local authorities. “ADEPT emphasises the need for clarity on how additional responsibilities assigned […]