In this month's 140th anniversary blog, Katie Stewart, President of ADEPT and Executive Director for Environment at City of London Corporation explores the question "what next for place?" and discusses the potential future for place leadership roles. www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/140th-a...

The annual ADEPT Leadership Development Programme alumni networking event took place on Monday 29th June. Find out more about the speakers & the Leadership Development Programme 👇 www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/leaders... #ADEPTLeadershipDevelopmentProgramme #PlaceDirector #LocalGov #Networking

The #Carbon #Leadership #Programme is supported by #DfT & funds local highway authorities to measure & reduce their emissions & improve efficiencies Register for a training webinars: 17th June, 11:00-12:15 - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 23rd June, 10:30-11:45 - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The #Carbon Leadership Programme is supported by #DfT & funds local highway authorities to measure & reduce their emissions & improve efficiencies Register for a training webinars: 17th June, 11:00-12:15 - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 23rd June, 10:30-11:45 - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This month, Angela Jones shares her reflections on the recent launch of the #ExploreFramework toolkit during an insightful webinar session hosted by ADEPT #NaturalEngland and #LocalPartnerships You can find Angela's blog here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/launchi...

The new & updated monthly ADEPT blog will now focus on one of four topic areas - 1. Planning, Housing & Economy, 2. Transport & Highways, 3. Environment & Waste, 4. Innovation & Best Practice. Allowing a wider range of subjects and voices to be heard. #localgov www.adeptnet.org.uk/blogs

It’s the first full week for new ADEPT President Katie Stewart. Her theme for the year is The Place Director of the Future with a focus on leadership, skills and sector support. Find out more about Katie’s priorities and inaugural speech here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #localgov

ADEPT President’s Awards announced! Find out more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... Huge thanks to @arcadisglobal.bsky.social y.social @kier-group.bsky.social #multevo @livelabs2.bsky.social #BrightlySoftware @atkinsrealis.bsky.social #Multiverse #Amey #Newton #Jacobs #Ringway #CostainGroupPLC

As the ADEPT Spring Conference 2026 closes, we want to say thank you to everyone who joined us to discuss how the local government landscape can be redefined. Huge thank you to all our sponsors.

After a morning of great discussions at the #ADEPTConference, this afternoon’s sessions include the #Presidential Lecture on the language of #climate and a session on delivering the government’s planning agenda. Thank you once again to all of our sponsors. Find more info here: #localgov

The #ADEPTSpringConference 2026 has begun with a Ministerial address from Simon Lightwood MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (#DfT) Looking forward to a day of forward-thinking debate and insight on leading local places through change. Find out more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #localgov

The ADEPT Spring Conference 2026 opens tomorrow for a day of debate & insight on leading local places through change. Find out more here: sasevents.eventsair.com/adept-spring... Thank you to our amazing conference sponsors for all their support. #ADEPTConference #LocalGov #PlaceLeadership

ADEPT has issued a media statement welcoming the opening of the Structures Fund - read it in full on our website: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/adept-w...

ADEPT has issued a media statement responding to the new government pothole announcement - read it in full on our website: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/adepts-...

In this month's 140th anniversary blog, Ann Carruthers, Director of Environment and Transport at #LeicestershireCountyCouncil explores the topic "from potholes to smart roads: local highways and the future of infrastructure." Find Ann's blog here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/140th-a... #localgov

Join us at the ADEPT Spring Conference 2026 on Wednesday 13th May in London. This short film, captured to celebrate our 140th Anniversary, shows how being part of an ADEPT event offers an incredible range of opportunities and benefits for place leaders, sector partners, specialists and stakeholders.

In this month's Climate Change blog, Nigel Riglar, Chair of the ADEPT Climate Change Board highlights the importance of the new guide developed by ADEPT & Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission to help local authority climate communicators. www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/why-bet... #localgov #climate

The ADEPT & Environment Agency RAPA Toolkit is now featured in the updated Met Office Local Authority Climate Service (LACS) and the MACC Hub. It brings together climate data & practical planning tools to help local authorities tackle flood & coastal risk. #ClimateAdaptation #RAPA #LACS

Next in our series of #essays celebrating our 140th #anniversary is Andrew Cook current ADEPT Vice President and Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director for Growth, Highways and Infrastructure at #SuffolkCountyCouncil who explores "what next for place?" www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/140th-a...

In this month's Climate Change blog, David Shepherd, Chair of ADEPT’s Transport & Connectivity Board reflects on what the DfT's Climate Adaptation Strategy for Transport means in practice for local authorities www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/climate... #localgov #climate

ADEPT has responded to the government's consultation on Proposed Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Other Changes to the Planning System (December 2025). Read the full response here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/adept-r...

Working in collaboration with @yhclimate.bsky.social we have launched An Introduction to Talking Climate, an evidence-based guide aimed at helping local authorities & public sector teams communicate about climate & nature more effectively. Find the guide here www.adeptnet.org.uk/talking-clim...

This year we are highlighting the series of #essays written by current and past Presidents of ADEPT. This month, ADEPT President Angela Jones discusses the topic "what is Place really?" in her blog which you can find here www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/140th-a... #place #localgov #makingthecaseforplace

In this month’s Live Labs 2 programme blog, ADEPT CEO Hannah Bartram reflects on the upcoming year & looks ahead to major sector events in 2026 #Interchange2026 & #LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival Find Hannah's blog here www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/live-la... #highways #localgov #decarbonisation

This month our PACE blog comes from Nigel Riglar, Chair of the ADEPT Climate Change Board & Executive Director - Place, #SouthGloucestershireCouncil. Facilitator for the programme this year, Nigel reflects on the 2025 PACE journey www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/pace-bl... #localgov #placeleaders

In this month's climate change blog, ADEPT's CEO Hannah Bartram discusses the launch of the ADEPT President’s Awards 2026, looking at previous winners & highlighting why entering your sustainable growth project could mean national recognition. www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/climate... #localgov

This month our PACE blog comes from Emma Gee, Executive Director of Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services at #ReadingBoroughCouncil who reflects on session 3 & what it revealed about the evolving demands of place leadership. Find Emma’s blog here www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/pace-bl... #localgov

Media statement - ADEPT has responded to the government pothole ratings map - the full statement is available here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/adepts-...

In this month's climate change blog, Angela Jones, ADEPT President and Director of Thriving Places, Westmorland and Furness Council looks back over 2025, a year of transition for climate action in #localgov www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/climate... #climatechange #localgov #2025reflections

In this month's climate change blog, ADEPT policy Officer, David Dale reflects on the highways decarbonisation workshop at the recent #ADEPTAutumnConference sponsored by #Multevo You can find David's blog here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/climate...

Today's ADEPT Autumn Conference 2025 marks a special milestone: our 140th anniversary, celebrated with an exclusive collection of essays. It's a privilege to mark this milestone alongside dedicated professionals who are shaping the future of place-based leadership. Read more with the link below.

The ADEPT Autumn Conference 2025 is underway! Angela Jones opened the day with inspiring words about 140 years of ADEPT and a focus on her Presidential theme: ‘Making the case for people and place’. We look forward to two days of forward-looking conversation and debate. Thank you to our sponsors.

The latest #PACE blog, session summary and video from the ADEPT and #Amey thought leadership programme have been published. Andy Gutherson, Executive Director of Place, #LincolnshireCountyCouncil shares his personal reflections on the session in his blog: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/pace-bl...

Media statement: we have issued a statement on the UK National Audit Office’s Home to school Transport Report. Read it here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/stateme... The SEND Transport Toolkit is here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/documents/ad...

It's Flood Action Week, a reminder of the risks posed by flooding. Earlier this year, we launched a Rapid Adaptation Pathways Assessment (RAPA) Toolkit together with The Environment Agency, a resource to manage flood and coastal erosion risks in the face of climate change. Access below:

Our latest update comes from Bethan Lewis, lead for the #Devon A382 #LiveLabs2 project. It examines the unavoidable delay to their initiative & the results they have managed to achieve in the background whilst waiting for news. www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/live-la... #localgov #localroads

Our #climatechange #blog this month is available here www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/climate... and comes from ADEPT Policy Officer David Dale. David explores the potential impact of changes to the climate change policies of local councils after the results of the election in May. #localgov

Understanding your carbon impact is the first step to reducing it. As part of the Live Labs 2 #decarbonisation pledge, signatories gain access to the Carbon Leadership Programme supported by the Department for Transport. Join the pledge and access the programme below:

The ADEPT Digital Academy supported by #ColasLtd & delivered by #Multiverse Transform #digital & #data #skills across your team and discover: - more about the programme here 👇 www.adeptnet.org.uk/digital-academy - how to apply here 👇 www.adeptnet.org.uk/digital-academy-faqs #localgov

ADEPT has responded to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, you can find out more here www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/media-s... #localgov #devolution #makingthecaseforplace

Introducing the Rapid Adaptation Pathways Assessment toolkit. An invaluable resource for local councils working towards #climate change mitigation and #adaptation. Here's everything you need to know. @adeptla.bsky.social #environment environmentjournal.online/headlines/ra...

ADEPT's Carbon Leadership Programme 2025 Sign up for a training webinar 8th, 16th & 23rd July Spaces on the programme are fully funded for eligible LHAs & going fast. Find out more👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #netzero #localgov #localroads

Are you part of the conversation? The Live Labs 2 Expo in March was a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and challenge established thinking. Then, at the Live Labs 2 stakeholder event in Westminster, the industry decarbonisation pledge was launched. Sign the pledge: shorturl.at/5Yz81

This month our #climatechange #blog comes from Simon Wilson, Research Programme Director for ADEPT’s Future Highways Research Group. It looks at the launch of the Carbon Leadership Programme & you can find it here 👇 www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/climate... #localgov #localroads

This month only - ADEPT’s Lunch & Learn session on 25th June is open to non-members. Join us to find out more about President’s Awards winners #Westmorland&FurnessCouncil, #CityofLondonCouncil & #SurreyCountyCouncil Register to attend this month’s Lunch & Learn docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

If you’re an organisation, consultant or stakeholder working in the UK highways sector, we invite you to: • Sign the pledge • Tag your organisation in the comments • Add a mention of another organisation to join you • Share the link • Lead by example www.adeptnet.org.uk/industry-dec...

We are pleased to introduce the ADEPT Digital Academy, a bespoke, fully funded learning programme developed with Colas and Multiverse, designed to accelerate digital and data transformation across local authorities. Find out more: www.adeptnet.org.uk/digital-academy #DigitalSkills

Join the conversation! At the #LiveLabs2 event in the Houses of Parliament on 23rd April 2025, the industry decarbonisation pledge was launched. Use the QR code or link below to add your name to the pledge today. www.adeptnet.org.uk/industry-dec... #LocalGov #decarbonising #LocalRoads

We are proud to announce the launch of our new fully funded Carbon Leadership Programme! In partnership with Proving Services & supported by the Department for Transport it will help local highway authorities to measure and identify how to reduce carbon emissions. Read more👇 #netzero #localgov

After a packed day & a fantastic evening celebrating incredible people and projects, we would like to congratulate all of the award winners & thank our sponsors who made the ADEPT Spring Conference and Awards Dinner 2025 possible. Find out more 👇 www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/adept-a...