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ADEPT launches Corporate Members Scheme

For immediate issue 10 August 2016 ADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, has launched its new Corporate Members Scheme to build on its relationships with key partner companies.The Corporate ADEPT Members Scheme was launched in June following approval by the membership in the Association’s AGM in May. Rupert Clubb, ADEPT President, said: “Increasingly, ADEPT Members work in ever closer partnerships with our corporate suppliers, delivering key services and infrastructure provision throughout the country. “These partnerships are vital

Climate change cuts are a false economy

ADEPT calls for more action on adaptation in light of new reportADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, has called for more action on climate change adaptation following publication of the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017 Evidence Report. Rupert Clubb, ADEPT President, said: “We are concerned that government has cut back on adaptation support to both Defra and the Environment Agency. In light of the report findings, we believe this is a false economy. “ADEPT members are ready to meet the challenges this new evidence presents, but

‘The right conditions for growth are forged by the public sector’

ADEPT welcomes new PresidentRupert Clubb starts his term as the new President of ADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport this week. The new President wants to highlight the public sector’s role as a catalyst for private sector investment and is asking Government to capitalise on local authorities’ experience and expertise in delivering sustainable economic growth. Stepping up from his role as ADEPT’s Vice-President, Rupert said: “Communities cannot function without the services ADEPT members provide. We deliver the conditions for growth and

Debating the future at ADEPT President’s event in Bovey Castle

ADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, is hosting its annual President’s Meeting at Bovey Castle 11th – 14th MayLed by President, Heather Barnes, the Strategic Director Place for Devon County Council, ADEPT represents key strategic directors from all tiers of local government. Members are responsible for ‘Place’ within local government, a broad remit covering some of the most critical areas of local council operations. These include economic development, infrastructure, planning and housing and the environment. During its 3-day event,

ADEPT President’s first special recognition awards winners

The first winners of the inaugural ADEPT President’s Special Recognition awards were celebrated at the Association’s Annual DinnerThe first winners of the inaugural ADEPT President’s Special Recognition awards were celebrated at the Association’s Annual Dinner at One Whitehall Place, on the 28th January. Heather Barnes, President of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport introduced the awards this year to recognise members’ outstanding achievements in three areas: devolution, resilience and communities. Heather Barnes said: “In a background of

Delay to new runway decision - ADEPT response

ADEPT responds to suggestions of a delay in decision for new runway at Heathrow or GatwickSimon Neilson, Chairman of ADEPT’s Planning, Housing and Regeneration Board, said: “We are very concerned about reports of a further delay and the lack of explanation from Government after the clear findings from the Davis Commissions. Further delays are bad news for our businesses, will damage our ability to export in an already fragile market and will cost the economy. Airport capacity in the South East has been an issue for many years and now is the time to make some decisions, not delay further.

ADEPT gives a mixed welcome to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has given a mixed welcome to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.Neil Gibson, Vice President of ADEPT said: “The shift towards local devolved responsibilities is helpful. It suggests meaningful devolution, which is in line with our Prospectus aims, but we still need real tools in order to make it work on the ground, and we are ready to work with Government to achieve this. “We need sufficient revenue funding, to be able to programme and project manage capital spend. We are already seeing many of our best

Government should beware pitfalls of the ‘short term fix’

Elements of Housing and Planning Bill ‘potentially harmful’ warns ADEPT.ADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport has called on the government to reconsider elements of the Housing and Planning Bill currently in the committee stage. In its submission to the Housing and Planning Bill committee, the organisation raises concern that components of the bill are ‘potentially harmful to regeneration and economic prosperity.’ Warning that a short-term approach to Starter Homes will cause problems in the future, ADEPT is calling for an amendment to the

ADEPT's comment on forthcoming transport cuts

Mike Ashworth, Chair of ADEPT’s Transport Board said: “Obviously we need to see the details, but we urge the DfT to protect the agreed maintenance block which is essential to keep our traffic moving and our businesses operating. Any reduction in capital funding, coming on top of cuts already made, would have a severe impact on Local Authorities’ ability to deliver the Highways Asset Management plans - these are essential to maintain our Highways and reduce spending in the longer term.  “Given that the Minister Andrew Jones stated to ADEPT members last week that 'buses are the backbone of

Devolution in evolution

For immediate release: 9 November 2015"A mayor is not an essential condition for Devolution", Director General of Decentralisation and Growth, Simon Ridley told members of ADEPT (the Association of Directors of Economy, Environment, Planning and Transport) at the Annual ADEPT conference in Manchester last week (November 6th) in his opening speech. Despite various suggestions that devolution would only be granted to those who could offer a mayoral system, Simon Ridley commented that this was not a deal breaker but, provided focused leadership and clear accountability were in place, a wide

Rebalancing the economy a vital measure for Local Authorities

ADEPT’s response to the Chancellor’s BudgetADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport has welcomed the Chancellors moves to rebalance the economy in yesterday’s budget. New President of ADEPT, Heather Barnes said: “Moving ahead with devolution is vital for economic growth across the UK. While we welcome the Chancellor’s measures that support the necessary rebalancing of the country’s economy, we urge him to be even bolder. “The question of how to rebalance the economy is one for local areas. They are best placed to know what’s needed to unlock

ADEPT welcomes the Airports Commission report on airport expansion

ADEPT welcomes the Airports Commission report on airport expansion and in particular the three year long evidence gathering, consultation and independence with which they have produced their final report.We strongly support the recommendation made by the Commission for Government to make an early decision. The time taken for strategic infrastructure decisions to be made has historically been too long and ADEPT urge Government to act decisively and quickly and set this decision as a model for future infrastructure decisions. This issue cannot be constrained by political cycles or timetables

ADEPT welcomes new President

Heather Barnes, Strategic Director Place for Devon County Council, has become the new President of ADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport.The new president is stepping up from her role as the Association’s Vice President. For Heather, ADEPT is a vital organisation, particularly now: “Local Authorities have been experiencing an ongoing period of profound internal change, whilst having to transform how we deliver services, “ADEPT members have responded by delivering differently, creating more resilient communities, economies and

Statement from ADEPT - £6bn fund for road maintenance

The Association of Directors of Economy, Environment, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has responded to the announcement today of £6bn funding for road maintenance. "ADEPT welcomes the £6bn capital allocation by the Government and the surety of funding up to 2021 provided by this announcement. Highways are crucial to the UK economy and we have a backlog of repairs which has accrued over many years caused by under investment and uncertainty of funding.  The Government also needs to recognise the ongoing pressures imposed by revenue cuts in our highway budgets.  "Our focus needs to be on

Councils assess resilience of Devon’s roads and critical infrastructure

The resilience of Devon’s road network was the focus of discussions between senior local authority directors and civil servants at an event in Exeter last week [Thursday 7 August]. The meeting, which was held by local authorities and ADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport, looked at the challenges of managing roads across the county - especially during severe weather incidents such as flooding and snow – against a backdrop of cuts to local authority funding. Heather Barnes, Strategic Director, Devon County Council, said: “We have the

ADEPT welcomes Local Growth Deals

Following local vision the way forward for investment says new presidentADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport has welcomed the announcement of the new single Local Growth Deals announced today, Monday 7thJuly. The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minster announced the first wave of Growth Deals, which will see £6 billion invested in local projects across England to unlock economic growth. They will support infrastructure projects including transport, superfast broadband networks and homebuilding, as well as supporting local businesses,

ADEPT welcomes call for better partnerships

Members of ADEPT – the Association of Directors of Environment Economy, Planning and Transport heard from Baroness Susan Kramer about the importance of better partnerships for economic growth.Speaking at the ADEPT AGM held today at the Institution of Civil Engineers in London, Baroness Kramer, the Minister of State for Transport said: “We want to rebalance economies and transformational investment into infrastructure is one way to achieve this. But as importantly we want to work in partnership and improve those relationships. “There are three key areas for this. We want to see better

Transport funding outside London must change says ADEPT

Underfunding of transport projects outside London has to stop says Council DirectorsADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport has today weighed in behind the Transport Committee’s findings that there must be an end to the shortfall in support for the region’s transport infrastructure. The Association has backed recommendations that there must be a more ‘equitable distribution’ of funding to stop the regions losing out especially in areas where the private sector is not as well equipped as the capital to invest. Following the publication of the

Transport funding outside London must change says ADEPT

Underfunding of transport projects outside London has to stop says Council DirectorsADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport has today weighed in behind the Transport Committee’s findings that there must be an end to the shortfall in support for the region’s transport infrastructure. The Association has backed recommendations that there must be a more ‘equitable distribution’ of funding to stop the regions losing out especially in areas where the private sector is not as well equipped as the capital to invest. Following the publication of the

Transport funding outside London must change says ADEPT

Underfunding of transport projects outside London has to stop says Council DirectorsADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport has today weighed in behind the Transport Committee’s findings that there must be an end to the shortfall in support for the region’s transport infrastructure. The Association has backed recommendations that there must be a more ‘equitable distribution’ of funding to stop the regions losing out especially in areas where the private sector is not as well equipped as the capital to invest. Following the publication of the

ADEPT Directors call for emergency funding review

Response times need to be quicker and funding easier to access in times of extreme weatherWith the re-opening of the main rail line into the far South West at Dawlish, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) is calling on the Government to review the funding mechanisms and operational planning behind its official response to severe weather. The organisation is the voice of Local Authority County, Unitary and metropolitan Directors across England representing members throughout the country. ADEPT President Steve Kent said: “It’s great news

ADEPT Directors call for emergency funding review

Response times need to be quicker and funding easier to access in times of extreme weatherWith the re-opening of the main rail line into the far South West at Dawlish, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) is calling on the Government to review the funding mechanisms and operational planning behind its official response to severe weather. The organisation is the voice of Local Authority County, Unitary and metropolitan Directors across England representing members throughout the country. ADEPT President Steve Kent said: “It’s great news

ADEPT Directors call for emergency funding review

Response times need to be quicker and funding easier to access in times of extreme weatherWith the re-opening of the main rail line into the far South West at Dawlish, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) is calling on the Government to review the funding mechanisms and operational planning behind its official response to severe weather. The organisation is the voice of Local Authority County, Unitary and metropolitan Directors across England representing members throughout the country. ADEPT President Steve Kent said: “It’s great news

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