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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ADEPT is pleased to support CIHT's new Preventative Highway Maintenance Fundamentals course, designed to help LHAs build capability & take a more proactive approach to managing their networks. ADEPT members receive an exclusive 30% discount on the course fee. www.ciht.org.uk/ciht-learn-1...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We are celebrating our 140th anniversary & showcasing the voices of ADEPT Presidents as they reflect on the evolution of place leadership. In this month's blog, Paula Hewitt past president of ADEPT explores how local services can lead the circular economy. www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/140th-a...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sign up now for the ADEPT Carbon Leadership Programme introductory webinar on the 22nd of September. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Helping LHAs to identify savings, reduce carbon and increase efficiencies. The next webinar which will be held on: Tuesday 22nd September - 14:00 - 15:15

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thinking about signing up for the ADEPT Carbon Leadership Programme in 2026? There are two introductory webinar dates to choose from in September. Wednesday 16th September - 14:00 -15:15 or Tuesday 22nd September - 14:00 - 15:15 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In the latest ADEPT blog, Policy Officer David Dale reflects on a recent ADEPT webinar - 'The Role of Local Authorities in Managing Water Resources'. You can read the blog here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/environ... #localgov #water #watermanagement #PlaceLeadership

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

ADEPT has responded to the new National Planning Policy Framework - read the full media statement here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/adept-r... #ADEPT #NPPF

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ADEPT response to NPPF amendments

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

To celebrate our 140th anniversary we're showcasing the voices of ADEPT Presidents & Vice Presidents. This month, Rupert Clubb, Past President of ADEPT (2016-17) shares his essay 'True local empowerment: reflections on restructuring, capacity & the role of ADEPT.' www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/140th-a...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

In the latest ADEPT blog, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Kylie Russell reflects on how collaboration, innovation and practical support provided by ADEPT are helping local authorities tackle some of their biggest challenges. You can find Kylie's blog here - lnkd.in/eNXDhnfv

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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. Read the full media statement here: www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/adept-r...

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ADEPT responds to Andy Burnham’s vision for a place-first approach to growth

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In the latest ADEPT blog, Helen Rowe 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. Helen's blog is here www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/shaping... #localgov #highways

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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.

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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...

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ADEPT welcomes opening of the Structures Fund

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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-...

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ADEPT's response to new government pothole announcement

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

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.

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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

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How to Take Action

This area provides information on how the Local Authority Climate Service can be used to help you to take action – from building awareness of climate change issues, to assessing your risk and developi...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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...

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ADEPT responds to proposed planning reforms

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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

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ADEPT's response to government pothole ratings map

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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.

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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.

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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...

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Statement on the National Audit Office’s Home to school Transport Report

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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:

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Rapid Adaptation Pathways Assessment (RAPA) Toolkit | ADEPT

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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Live Labs 2 @livelabs2.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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:

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Sign the pledge - industry decarbonisation pledge | ADEPT

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

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

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Media statement: ADEPT responds to English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

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