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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 Spring Conference and President’s Awards winners 2026 – leading local places through change
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has celebrated the achievements of local authorities, partners and individuals from across the country at its 2026 Spring Conference and President’s Awards.Held…
Toolkit published to help highway authorities navigate Local Government Reorganisation
A new toolkit has been published today, Wednesday 13 May, designed to help local highway authorities navigate local government reorganisation (LGR). Developed by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport…
Landmark report establishes first carbon baseline for England's local road network
A new report, published today, provides the first ever national baseline of carbon emissions from the maintenance and construction of local roads in England.The report publishes the findings from the Carbon Leadership Programme, which is designed to…
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