2026
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham drives digital transformation with Brightly Software's Confirm
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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham drives digital transformation with Brightly Software’s Confirm
- Celebrating Scottish Local Authorities at our Annual Striving for Excellence Awards 2026
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Congratulations to all of our fantastic finalists and winners at this year's Striving for Excellence Awards in Aviemore!
- New APSE Approved Partner: Welcome Vizzia
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Vizzia, the AI-powered enforcement technology provider used by over 200 local authorities across the UK and Europe, has announced its partnership with the APSE to support UK councils in tackling fly-tipping, environmental crime and public space safety.
- Partnership Conservation Projects Deliver Biodiversity Gains Across Causeway Coast and Glens
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Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has been working in partnership with a number of organisations across the Borough to deliver a range of winter conservation projects aimed at enhancing habitats and boosting biodiversity.
- Digital transformation for a smarter, more connected Powys
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A revised Digital Strategy sets out the council's commitment to deliver smarter, more connected public services for Powys.
- Trialling Recycling Interventions to Increase Food Waste Collections
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Zero Waste Scotland has produced a suite of reports on the impacts of different interventions on increasing participation in food waste recycling.
- Mid Ulster Council Retains Top Recycling Spot
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Mid Ulster continues to lead the way in terms of recycling, having again secured the position at the top of the recycling table for the period July – September 2025.
- Swansea Central Area: Regenerating our City for Wellbeing and Wildlife
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Swansea Council and Natural Resources Wales publish Swansea Central Area: Regenerating our City for Wellbeing and Wildlife
- Highland Council Recognised at National APSE Energy Awards
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Highland Council’s Climate and Energy Team has received national recognition at the APSE Energy Awards 2026, highlighting its leadership in delivering climate ready infrastructure and long-term energy investment across the region.
- Waste and Recycling Service Transformation at South Kesteven District Council
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Kayleigh Boasman, Head of Service (Waste and Markets) at South Kesteven District Council, shares how they have leveraged data to transform their waste and recycling service delivery.
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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