2026
- Rain gardens installed in Swansea communities
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A series of improvements aimed at increasing green infrastructure, creating better walking and cycle links and increasing protection against flooding are being installed in a Swansea community.
- Newry, Mourne and Downe Council announces plans to protect Newcastle's award-winning landmark tree
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled plans to ensure Newcastle’s award winning “bendy tree” remains a distinctive landmark in the heart of the resort for many years to come.
- Leeds City Council introduces the 'goat' of lawnmowers to Roundhay grassland
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Leeds City Council has introduced a herd of goats to the grassland on Asket Hill to protect and encourage biodiversity of the area.
- Local volunteers in Pontnewydd Park transform neglected parkland into community wildlife garden
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Local volunteers are transforming a neglected area of parkland into a community wildlife garden and outdoor learning space.
- Huge funding boost for trees in Plymouth and beyond
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Up to one million trees could be planted across Plymouth and surrounding areas in the next 20 years thanks to almost £30 million in Government funding.
- Leicester City Council awarded £1.5m million to refurbish and enhance outdoor community spaces across the city
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Leicester City Council has been awarded £1.5 million from the Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund to refurbish and enhance 14 outdoor community spaces across the city.
- Nottingham City Council's award-winning parks and green space service team
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Nottingham City Council was awarded the Best Service Team: Parks and Green Spaces award at the APSE Service Awards in Liverpool, recognising their outstanding commitment to delivering vibrant, accessible and welcoming green spaces across the city.
- As HSE consultation gets underway, seven in ten councils are reducing glyphosate use, APSE research finds
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Local authorities are taking steps to gradually reduce their reliance on glyphosate, despite concerns around the effectiveness and cost of alternatives, according to new research by APSE.
- Edinburgh City Council launches new investment programme to encourage residents and businesses to invest for a greener, healthier and fairer Edinburgh
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The Council has launched a new investment programme enabling residents and businesses to invest in projects that contribute to a healthier, inclusive and thriving city.
- School meals need a new deal before Budget, warn APSE and The School Food People
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School meals need a new deal before Budget, warn APSE and The School Food People
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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