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State of the Market: Local Authority Cleansing Services 2026
Each year, the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) undertakes its State of the Market survey of local authority Street Cleansing Services, providing a snapshot of the sector. APSE Principal Advisor and report author, Abi Ademiluyi, provides a summary of this year’s findings.
A New Standard for Urban Cleansing: Introducing the CityCat VR17e
Bucher Municipal’s new CityCat VR17e marks a significant shift in sub-compact street cleansing, combining a
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Can fewer Waste collections increase recycling?
By Martin Guttridge-Hewitt An analysis of 297 English and Welsh councils has found less frequent
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Salford’s First eEconic Refuse Truck
Salford City Council’s debut all-electric refuse truck is smashing range expectations, winning over drivers, and
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Safety First: Why protecting winter operators is the key to fleet performance
Winter fleets can’t perform if operators aren’t protected. With driver shortages mounting, the sector is
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Powering Ahead: Inside Wiltshire Council’s EV fleet transition
Wiltshire Council’s ambitious fleet electrification programme is delivering significant carbon reductions and financial savings, supported
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Lessons in Collaboration: Leicestershire’s Strategic Hookloader Procurement
In a sector where operational resilience and service continuity are paramount, Leicestershire County Council’s recent procurement of specialist hookloader vehicles offers valuable insights for local authorities navigating similar challenges. The council’s journey—from legacy fleet issues to a modern, collaborative procurement—highlights how lessons learned and local partnerships can drive better long-term outcomes.
Keep the Food Waste Agenda on the Table
Pamela Woolcock, Group Public Sector Lead at BioteCH4, an anaerobic digestion operator, offers practical insight
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Service Excellence: Bucher Municipal’s Commitment to Keeping Fleets Operational
Bucher Municipal prides itself on exceptional customer support, a value that’s built into every machine,
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The power of flexible leasing
Flexible vehicle leasing will deliver savings and help councils in their decarbonisation journey, argues Karl
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All terrain goes electric
In a first for a Local Authority, a UK built electric powered all-terrain vehicle is
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Managing ADAS adoption in public sector fleets
Simon Staton, Client Management Director at Venson Automotive Solutions, examines the benefits and drawbacks of
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