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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...
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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...
Statement on the National Audit Office’s Home to school Transport Report
https://www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/statement-national-audit-office’s-home-school-transport-report
October 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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:
Rapid Adaptation Pathways Assessment (RAPA) Toolkit | ADEPT
www.adeptnet.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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
August 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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
August 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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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:
Sign the pledge - industry decarbonisation pledge | ADEPT
www.adeptnet.org.uk
August 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
July 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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
Media statement: ADEPT responds to English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
www.adeptnet.org.uk
July 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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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...
Rapid Adaptation Pathways Assessment toolkit helps councils mitigate climate change
A new resource helps regional and local powers take immediate and effective steps to prepare for a hotter, wetter and less predictable atmosphere. Here’s what you need to know about this invaluable as...
environmentjournal.online
July 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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
July 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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
Live Labs 2 Expo 2025 - Liverpool
YouTube video by ADEPT and ADEPT Live Labs 2
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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
June 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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...
June 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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...
June 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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
June 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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
June 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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
Carbon Leadership Programme launched to measure and reduce carbon emissions
www.adeptnet.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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...
May 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Winner of the ADEPT President’s Special Recognition Award
We are proud to recognise #DerbyshireCountyCouncil’s Bus Service Improvement Plan team with this prestigious award.
A well-deserved accolade for the team!
#ADEPTSpringConference2025 #Resilience #MakingTheCaseForPlace #ADEPTPresidentsAwards
May 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Winner of the Shaping Places for People Award – sponsored by #Jacobs Congratulations to #SurreyCountyCouncil for ‘Creating a Truly Circular Community’
#ADEPTSpringConference2025 #Resilience #MakingTheCaseForPlace #ADEPTPresidentsAwards
May 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Winner of the Innovation in Place Shaping Award – sponsored by #Ringway

Congratulations to the #CityofLondonCorporation for its pioneering ‘Thermal Comfort Modelling and Guidelines’ project

#PlaceLeadership#ADEPTSpringConference2025 #Resilience #MakingTheCaseForPlace #ADEPTPresidentsAwards
May 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Winner of the Delivering Sustainable Growth Award – sponsored by @arcadisglobal.bsky.social

Congratulations to #WestmorlandandFurnessCouncil for their submission 2024: the First Year in Our Journey to Net Zero.

#ADEPTSpringConference2025 #Resilience #MakingTheCaseForPlace #ADEPTPresidentsAwards
May 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
May 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What a morning! Already, our sessions have explored how we lead through uncertainty to deliver better outcomes for people and places.

Thomas Freeth from #RoyalBotanicGardensKew delivers the Presidential Lecture this PM
www.linkedin.com/company/the-...

#ADEPTconference #LocalGov #PlaceLeadership
May 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM