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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Sign up now for one of the ADEPT Carbon Leadership Programme introductory webinars. • Wednesday 13th January 2027 - 14:00 -15:00 • Wednesday 20th January 2027 - 14:00-15:00 You can register for either session and find out more about the programme here www.adeptnet.org.uk/carbon-leade...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In the latest ADEPT Highways & Transport blog, James Bailey, Chair of the ADEPT Engineering Board, introduces the new CIHT training - Preventative Highways Maintenance Fundamentals. www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/transpo... #localroads #localgov #placeleadership

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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 · 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

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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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 · 02/07/2025

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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...

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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

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ADEPT @adeptla.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Winner of the Shaping Places for People Award – sponsored by #Jacobs Congratulations to #SurreyCountyCouncil for ‘Creating a Truly Circular Community’  #ADEPTSpringConference2025 #Resilience #MakingTheCaseForPlace #ADEPTPresidentsAwards

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