Economic partnership for the South West appoints new chief executive

The South West Business Council (SWBC) has announced the appointment of Paul Coles as its new chief executive. Paul has worked in the digital, tech and ICT sector for more than 30 years, having joined SWBC from BT where he was the English Regions Director. He brings with him extensive…

ADEPT launches toolkit to help local authorities transform the customer experience

Excellent customer experience is increasingly seen as the top priority for businesses, and many local authorities are making it an integral part of their day to day work. The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) and Amey have just published a toolkit to make this job…

Peninsula Transport welcomes consent for A303 Sparkford to Ilchester road upgrade

Peninsula Transport welcomes the Government’s decision to grant a development consent order for the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester dualling by Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Secretary of State for Transport. Peninsula Transport Chair Councillor Geoff Brown said: “Upgrading the road to a dual carriageway between Sparkford and Ilchester is an…

ADEPT restarting survey to provide vital data on waste services during lockdown

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) is asking local authorities across England to support its survey on waste services, which is restarting on 1st February. The Association is resuming the fortnightly survey after reports of a resurgence of disruption to waste services due to COVID-19. ADEPT…