Features
The growing shortage of HGV technicians: A strategic risk for local authority fleets
Emma Carrigy, Head of Research, Careers, and Inclusion at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) looks at some of the challenges facing local authorities in recruiting and retaining a skilled HGV technician workforce.
The Fuel Crisis: Why it’s time to accelerate electrification
With pump prices soaring in the wake of conflict in the Middle East, council fleet
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How East Devon became Britain’s best at cutting household waste
East Devon District Council has topped the national recycling league table for the lowest residual
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Driving Change Across Generations
By reframing waste management, councils can fight the industry’s ‘stigma’ to inspire a new generation
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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
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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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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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Editors Pick
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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How AI is helping local authority fleets do more with less
As budgets tighten and service demands grow, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool
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Lessons in Collaboration: Leicestershire’s Strategic Hookloader Procurement
Leicestershire County Council’s new hookloader fleet highlights how integrated procurement and local support can cut
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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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