Extended Producer Responsibility cannot be delayed – ADEPT

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has reacted unequivocally to suggestions that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) should be abandoned as a result of the cost of living crisis. ADEPT has restated its view that the introduction of EPR will reduce the carbon footprint of managing…

Live Labs 2 is off! New DfT funded ADEPT programme opens today

With the publication of a new prospectus, ADEPT (the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport) has opened its three-year £30m programme ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK. Funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), ADEPT’s new Live Labs 2 prospectus sets out how…

Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport STBs launch South West freight strategy

The Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) have launched the first joint freight strategy for the South West. The strategy addresses the challenges, opportunities and priorities for the South West over the next 30 years, to 2050, and reflects many of the priorities in the Government’s recently published Future…

Peninsula Transport backs the A38 Trerulefoot to Carkeel safety package proposals

Peninsula Transport has responded to National Highway’s A38 Trerulefoot to Carkeel safety package proposals, currently out for public consultation. Chairman of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “We welcome the principle of making the route safer and more resilient without having a detrimental impact on the environment. It is vital…

Event to lead the way in creating a fairer, greener future for Plymouth

Are you aware that Plymouth residents earn below the national average, an average of £50 a week less? A core priority for Plymouth City Council is to deliver high value jobs in the city which drives up aspiration for better schools, first class care and health services and better quality of…