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2026

APSE Principal Advisor Bonni Jee on our new Waste Bulletin
APSE Principal Advisor Bonni Jee on our new Waste Bulletin

Welcome to the first ever edition of the APSE Waste Bulletin - dedicated to putting together all the sector updates, good practice, case studies and upcoming events and training all in one place - we hope you enjoy it, and your feedback is always welcome.

Supporting the Transition to Cleaner Urban Environments: The Role of Electric Compact Sweepers
Supporting the Transition to Cleaner Urban Environments: The Role of Electric Compact Sweepers

Supporting the Transition to Cleaner Urban Environments: The Role of Electric Compact Sweepers

APSE Represented at CIWM Webinar: New Rules, Real Costs: What's Changing for Local Authorities?
APSE Represented at CIWM Webinar: New Rules, Real Costs: What's Changing for Local Authorities?

APSE Represented at CIWM Webinar: New Rules, Real Costs: What’s Changing for Local Authorities? 

Member Spotlight: Seb Frost
Member Spotlight: Seb Frost

Seb Frost, Operations Manager for Waste & Street Scene at Slough Borough Council, shares insights on delivering impactful services, the challenges of driving transformation in local government, and the value of APSE's collaboration and innovation in improving frontline services.

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham drives digital transformation with Brightly Software's Confirm
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham drives digital transformation with Brightly Software's Confirm

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham drives digital transformation with Brightly Software’s Confirm

Celebrating Scottish Local Authorities at our Annual Striving for Excellence Awards 2026
Celebrating Scottish Local Authorities at our Annual Striving for Excellence Awards 2026

Congratulations to all of our fantastic finalists and winners at this year's Striving for Excellence Awards in Aviemore!

New APSE Approved Partner: Welcome Vizzia
New APSE Approved Partner: Welcome Vizzia

Vizzia, the AI-powered enforcement technology provider used by over 200 local authorities across the UK and Europe, has announced its partnership with the APSE to support UK councils in tackling fly-tipping, environmental crime and public space safety.

Partnership Conservation Projects Deliver Biodiversity Gains Across Causeway Coast and Glens
Partnership Conservation Projects Deliver Biodiversity Gains Across Causeway Coast and Glens

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has been working in partnership with a number of organisations across the Borough to deliver a range of winter conservation projects aimed at enhancing habitats and boosting biodiversity.

Digital transformation for a smarter, more connected Powys
Digital Transformation for a Smarter, More Connected Powys

A revised Digital Strategy sets out the council's commitment to deliver smarter, more connected public services for Powys. 

 

Trialling Recycling Interventions to Increase Food Waste Collections
Trialling Recycling Interventions to Increase Food Waste Collections

Zero Waste Scotland has produced a suite of reports on the impacts of different interventions on increasing participation in food waste recycling.

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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