23 September 2026
Online Meeting
Documents
Presentations
Open Space Strategy 2026: East Lothian's strategic vision including health and wellbeing as well as climate
Jennifer Lothian, Strategy, Policy & Development Manager, East Lothian Council
Managing Aberdeenshire's landscapes digitalisation programme
Sandy Scott, Landscape Services Manager, Aberdeenshire Council
Irene Biedma, Landscape Services Technical Officer, Aberdeenshire Council
APSE Update (not available online)
Louise Melville, Policy Lead (Scotland), APSE
Discussions
What do local authorities do with their timber from ash dieback removal/management - chip it, leave it on site or is it used locally?
Wildfire risk management in reduced mowing and grassland sites
Nuisance complaints related to the historic planting of trees in housing areas
Signing, lighting and guarding training for litter picking operatives on high-risk roads
Useful Links
Ash dieback tree felling in Glasgow City Council: Merlo Roto demonstration video
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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