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

Ann Carruthers, Immediate Past President of ADEPT, said: “Home to school transport is an invaluable service without which many children simply could not access education. “ADEPT welcomes the NAO’s report, which highlights the critical pressures facing home to school transport services – we were pleased to contribute our expertise to…

Peninsula Transport and Peninsula Rail Task Force announce appointment of new Chairs

Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Body (STB) and strategic rail sub-group Peninsula Rail Task Force (PRTF) are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Chairs to lead their respective organisations. Councillor John Stephens has been appointed Chair of Peninsula Transport, succeeding Councillor Mark Coker. Councillor Stephens currently serves as Cabinet Member for…

Applications open with £100k available to fund rural transport pilot schemes

Along with Western Gateway STB, Peninsula Transport have joined forces to offer up to £100,000 (£50k each) to fund a number of rural transport schemes, aimed at improving connectivity in harder to reach places within the South West. Rural areas in our region face a significant number of challenges to…

ADEPT responds to English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Angela Jones, President of ADEPT, said: “ADEPT welcomes the introduction of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill and the opportunity it presents for strengthening local leadership and place-based service delivery. It is essential that the technical expertise and operational knowledge of local government is fully recognised and utilised as…