2023

Please complete our short survey on pay and grading structures in local government: This survey has been designed in response to a network query from an APSE member authority requesting information on pay and grading structures in local government. The data gathered from this 10 minute survey will be collated and circulated to members in the form of an APSE briefing. Thank you for your support.

Over 80% of local councils expect cuts in their parks budgets: A new survey on the state of local authority parks and greenspace services finds 85% of those surveyed are expecting budgets cuts of at least 5%, with almost 30% expecting cuts of over 15%. This, despite the survey finding close to two-thirds of those surveyed are experiencing a growing number of visitors to their parks.

Science-led biotech organisation, ABS, joins APSE's Approved Partner scheme: Advanced Bacterial Sciences (ABS), a science-led organisation dedicated to creating next-generation bacterial solutions for waste and water management, is proud to announce its membership in the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Approved Partner Scheme.

Announcing the finalists of the inaugural APSE Cemeteries and Crematoria Innovation Award!: Following a rigorous selection process, three councils have been selected to present their submissions at the upcoming APSE Cemeteries and Crematoria Seminar.

New guidance to cut emissions across public sector buildings and estates will help 'save taxpayers millions': Public Sector Decarbonisation Guidance will simplify the steps to cleaner, greener, cost-effective hospitals, prisons, libraries, schools, leisure centres and more.

Announcing the winners of the APSE Highways Innovation Awards 2023!: As well as the winner of the APSE Highways Apprentice Award.

APSE response to the Budget 2023: APSE comment on the Chancellor’s Budget measures. 15 March 2023

The Denbighshire drive to enhance biodiversity: Woodlands, wildflower meadows and roadside nature reserves... APSE Direct spoke to the Biodiversity Team at Denbighshire County Council to find out the various ways they are helping to increase opportunities for biodiversity and secure the future of local species.

Digital innovations for Northern Ireland local councils: A FREE online event for Northern Ireland members: 29 March 2023: This FREE event for APSE and Socitm members in Northern Ireland will explore the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation.

Intergenerational houseshares help with cost of living crisis: Two Generation CIC’s Natasha Langleben and Philip Monaghan share insights from the social enterprise’s collaboration with local government.

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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.