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2026

Derry City and Strabane District Council announces new cemetery for Derry City: Derry City and Strabane District Council has announced that the new municipal cemetery at Mullenan Road is now fully operational and open for burials.

Redditch Borough Council set to offer pet cremations: Redditch Borough Council is set to introduce a new pet cremation service at Abbey Crematorium.

£5 Million Investment Set to Transform Preston Cemetery and Crematorium: Preston City Council has announced a major £5 million investment to upgrade and expand Preston Cemetery and Crematorium, securing the future of bereavement services for the city and ensuring modern, dignified facilities for residents, for decades to come.

Gloucester crematorium goes green: Gloucester City Council has announced plans to transform Coney Hill Crematorium, the city council’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Flintshire's first columbaria installed at cemetery: Flintshire County Council has announced the installation of the county’s first columbaria at Buckley Cemetery.

Coastal erosion poses a growing environmental, social and economic threat to coastal communities, new APSE report warns: A new report by APSE, ‘Coastal Erosion: How local authorities are dealing with increased levels of coastal erosion linked to climate change’, reveals the growing impact of rising sea levels and climate change on coastal authorities.

Newcastle-Under-Lyme's Grassland Management Strategy: A Smarter, Sustainable Approach: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council outlines how they are protecting the local natural environment through their Grassland Management Strategy and Plan

More than 40 new Wild Spaces for butterflies and moths to be created across Glasgow: More than 40 new Wild Spaces for butterflies and moths to be created across Glasgow

Salford set to reach 8000-tree target two years early: Salford set to reach 8000-tree target two years early

North Yorkshire Council proposes countywide Tree and Woodland Policy to give greater protection to trees: North Yorkshire Council proposes countywide Tree and Woodland Policy to give greater protection to trees

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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.