New ADEPT programmes launched: Digital Academy and Carbon Leadership Programme
Over the past month, we have launched several exciting leadership and development programmes, supported and delivered by our sector partners.
The ADEPT Digital Academy and the Carbon Leadership Programme both offer unique opportunities for ADEPT members, so here is a quick summary and reminder of the programmes and how they can benefit your organisation.
Digital Academy
The ADEPT Digital Academy, supported by Colas Ltd and delivered by Multiverse is a brand-new and bespoke initiative which is fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy and has been specifically designed to accelerate digital and data skill development across local authorities.
You can find out more about the ADEPT Digital Academy here and also on our Digital Academy FAQs page.
Introductory webinars
Place directors and their teams were invited to attend an introductory webinar to learn more about the benefits of this unique programme.
The webinars took place on:
- Monday 23rd June
- Thursday 10th July
Each webinar covered
- how the academy works
- who it’s for
- how it supports your organisation’s priorities
Additional introductory webinars are not currently scheduled.
To express your interest in the ADEPT Digital Academy and/or register to be part of the Autumn 2025 cohort, please use the sign up links under section three in our Digital Academy FAQs.
Carbon Leadership Programme
The Carbon Leadership Programme, supported by Department for Transport and delivered by Proving Services, has been designed to help local highway authorities to both measure and identify how to reduce their carbon emissions
The programme has evolved from research undertaken by Proving Services on behalf of the Future Highways Research Group (FHRG) and further refined through the Live Labs 2 initiative.
The programme is aimed at Local Highway Authorities across England and is fully funded. You can find out more about the programme and what it offers here and also on our dedicated Carbon Leadership Programme FAQs page.
Dates for your diary
An introductory webinar was held on 24th June 2025. If you were unable to attend but would like to know more before registering, a recording of the introductory webinar is available upon request. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Three training webinars with detailed guidance will be held on:
- 8th, 16th and 23rd July 2025
Each training webinar covers the same content so there is no requirement to attend all three. You can register to attend on the Carbon Leadership Programme page.
UPDATE: additional training webinar dates have been added on 10th and 17th September. Register to attend here.
Other ADEPT programmes
ADEPT members benefit from a wide range of innovative programmes and development opportunities. Find out more here
