2026
- Newcastle City Council freeze district heating network charges
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Newcastle City Council has extended a freeze on district heating charges at the Byker Wall housing after residents raised concerns over high fixed pricing.
- EV growth brings new challenges for local authorities
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Rising EV uptake in the UK is increasing pressure on local authorities to deliver accessible and equitable charging infrastructure at scale.
- Electric bus uptake accelerates across UK fleets
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Zero-emission buses have reached their highest ever market share, highlighting the growing demand for sustainable public transport.
- On-street EV charging system trial taking place in Swansea
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Ten households in Swansea have been selected to take part in a trial for an on-street EV charging system, allowing residents to charge vehicles outside their homes and on the street.
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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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