ADEPT response to the budget – November 2025

Angela Jones, President of ADEPT, said: “We welcome the government’s commitment to invest over £2 billion annually by 2029-30 in local roads maintenance. This will enable local authorities to make progress in improving the condition of local roads across the country. “However, while this investment is welcomed, further sustained long-term…

Peninsula Transport presents UK’s first ‘next generation’ Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot

    Peninsula Transport, in partnership with Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied), Great Western Railway (GWR), Network Rail, and Hitachi, proudly presents a new chapter in rail travel with the Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot. The GWR Intercity Express Train is the first in the UK to use this ‘next generation’ Wi-Fi…

ADEPT celebrates 140 years of place leadership

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has marked its 140th anniversary with the publication of an exclusive collection of essays, reflecting on the evolution of place leadership and exploring the challenges and innovations shaping the future of the sector. The essays, titled Leading Places: essays…

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…