Welcome to ADEPT | ADEPT 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. Join ADEPT Find out more about ADEPT membership > Book your place! ADEPT Spring Conference & Annual Awards Dinner - Leading local places through change | 13th May 2026 Find out more > Welcome to ADEPT Live Labs 2 Find out more about the three-year, £30 million, UK-wide programme> Resources and toolkits Practical resources, guidance and toolkits> ADEPT Membership Find out more about ADEPT membership > Latest news ADEPT welcomes opening of the Structures Fund 15 April 2026 James Bailey, Chair of ADEPT's Engineering Board said: "We welcome the opening of the government’s new Structures Fund - ADEPT’s National Bridges Group has worked closely with DfT since the fund was first announced to help shape something fit for… ADEPT's response to new government pothole announcement 14 April 2026 David Shepherd, Chair of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT)’s Transport & Connectivity Board said: "We welcome the government's commitment to accountability and to ensuring investment in local… President update 1st April - latest news from ADEPT 1 April 2026 Hello everyone, Before we head into the Easter break, I wanted to share a few updates. I enjoyed attending Interchange 2026 in Manchester and being a member of National Highways’ panel discussion about what the future holds for England’s… View more news Events Engineering Board 24 April 2026 ADEPT/Natural England Webinar 6 May 2026 South West Board 7 May 2026 Media enquiries: please contact Coast Communications 01579 352600 | VAT number: 337 0556 05 | Website by Cosmic