2026
- New social housing developments offers more than just homes for its residents
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A multi-million-pound housing development in Bournemouth is helping to support the local community by providing new local jobs, careers advice sessions for children, and free cooking classes.
- Liverpool City Region Combined Authority announces new regional Homelessness Task Force
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The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced a new Homelessness Task Force to accelerate action to prevent and reduce homelessness in the region.
- Announcing the finalists of the APSE Service Awards 2026
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We are delighted to announce the finalists of the APSE Service Awards 2026. The awards recognise the outstanding work taking place in local authorities across the UK and celebrate excellence in frontline service delivery.
- Neath Port Talbot Council's recycling fleet goes fully electric
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Neath Port Talbot Council has become the first local authority in the UK to transition its recycling fleet to fully electric vehicles.
- Highland Council launches first fully electric bus
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Highland Council’s first fully electric bus has officially taken to the roads in Inverness.
- Newry, Mourne and Downe District Council transitions fleet from diesel to biofuel
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Newry, Mourne and Downe District Council have transitioned their vehicle fleet from diesel to an environmentally friendly biofuel mix.
- Sheffield Council reduces SEND school transport costs
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Sheffield Council has successfully reduced costs associated with transporting SEND pupils to school.
- England's first cycle street opens in Cambridge
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England's first cycle street has now opened on Adams Road in Cambridge, delivered through the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
- Member Spotlight: Stephen Gabriel
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Stephen Gabriel, Chief Executive and Returning Officer at Tamworth Borough Council, shares insights on how local government has evolved throughout his career, naming this as "one of the most pivotal points in history".
- Derry City and Strabane District Council announces new cemetery for Derry City
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Derry City and Strabane District Council has announced that the new municipal cemetery at Mullenan Road is now fully operational and open for burials.
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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