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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
President Update - July 2026 - latest news from ADEPT
It feels like my new role as ADEPT President is well and truly underway - here's the latest from a busy first full month.I am pleased to report that we have now responded to the Government's announcement on new reporting requirements for local…
Leadership Development Programme alumni networking event
We were delighted to welcome our ADEPT Leadership Development Programme alumni to our annual networking event on Monday 29th June. Expertly facilitated by Andrew Odgers, the event brought senior leaders together to explore how we can overcome…
Shaping the Structures Fund so that it works for the sector
Helen Rowe, Interim Head of Highways (Assets) at Kent County Council and Chair ADEPT’s National Bridges Group, reflects on the launch of the DfT’s Structures Fund and what it means for local authorities managing increasingly complex and critical…
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