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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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ADEPT responds to Andy Burnham’s vision for a place-first approach to growth
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has welcomed the vision set out by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to put place first and put power into the hands of the people who know their areas best.In his…
Waste sector bodies express support for the delay to mandatory flexible plastics collections
Two leading local authority waste and environment bodies are pleased that government have listened to the call for a delay to the date for mandatory flexible plastics collection, as part of the roll out of Simpler Recycling.The National…
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…
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