2020

With the demand for tree planting growing as a result of climate change, John Tucker, Director of Woodland Outreach at The Woodland Trust, outlines the key steps local authorities ought to take if they are to deliver successful planting project.

Ambitious plans are being advanced by Shetland Islands Council for the transition to clean sources of alternative fuel production.  Douglas Irvine, Executive Manager, Economic Development, discusses the far-reaching plans for renewable energy in Shetland. 

Susan Parkinson and Mark Cleaver of Monmouthshire Council discuss the reasons behind the Council’s anti-litter campaign, and process of developing it. 

Stephen Boyd, Commercial Director at Boyd Brothers, APSE’s EV Infrastructure Installation partner shares his thoughts on today’s announcement bringing forward the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles across the UK to 2030.

The APSE Highways and Street Lighting Apprentice of the Year Award 2020, kindly sponsored by WJ Group, is a celebration of the achievements of apprentices across the industry.

LACA (The school food people) who have been running NSMW for almost 30 years, are supporting school caterers across England and Wales to help encourage pupils to enjoy hot school meals to fuel healthy minds and to support local British Food.

Having built over 80% of Scotland’s Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure, Boyd Brothers are one of the UK’s leading EV infrastructure specialists. As the newest member of APSE Energy’s Approved Partner scheme, we spoke to Boyd Brothers about their sector-leading products.

Gardening and growing our own food, has increased in popularity as the restrictions of lockdown have taken their toll. Sandy Paterson, Natural Environment Officer at Glasgow City Council, explains how his team have helped raise awareness of how allotments can support wildlife in the City.