fleet services

Council’s new adapted fleet to provide ‘lifeline’ for residents

25/09/2025

St Helens Borough Council has confirmed plans to upgrade its fleet of adapted buses to support vulnerable groups.

Hello Gritty and friends hit the streets of South Lanarkshire

22/09/2025

Primary school students have helped to name South Lanarkshire Council’s new fleet of gritters.

Inconsistent EV uptake across UK council fleets, researchers warn

16/09/2025

Research has revealed regional disparities between councils across the UK and the number of electric vehicles in their fleets.

Nottinghamshire develops accessible fleet with 13 new Mellor Orions

10/09/2025

Nottinghamshire County Council has ordered 13 new Orion vehicles.

Service Excellence: Bucher Municipal’s Commitment to Keeping Fleets Operational

05/09/2025

Bucher Municipal prides itself on exceptional customer support, a value that’s built into every machine, every service, and every depot. LAPV finds out more.

Council welcomes new vehicles for SEND transport service

27/08/2025

Fifty school minibuses have been secured to support transport methods for residents with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Street cleansing fleet upgrade to support community wellbeing

21/08/2025

A £1.2m boost has been provided for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s street cleansing services.

Council apologises for missed recycling collections

14/08/2025

North Somerset Council is facing disruptions to its recycling services due to a lack of staff and machinery issues.

Blackburn with Darwen BC to procure 12 new fleet vehicles

14/08/2025

The purchase of 12 new vehicles has been approved as part of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s fleet replacement programme.

Southampton CC confirms ‘fleet renewal' plans

24/07/2025

Southampton City Council is working to secure replacement vehicles for its refuse collection fleet.

Council’s fleet relocation could deliver countless new jobs and homes

13/06/2025

City of Wolverhampton Council has proposed the development of a ‘new purpose-built depot’ to improve its fleet services.

Fleetclear celebrates quality management certification

17/10/2024

Fleet solutions provider Fleetclear has achieved an international standard for quality management.

Dawsongroup emc eyes new Brighouse site following major growth

15/06/2023

Dawsongroup emc, the contract hire supplier of industrial, municipal and specialist vehicles, has broken ground on a new purpose-built site in Yorkshire, following a 42% increase in turnover in the past two years.

Planning approval granted for council’s new depot

15/08/2022

Outline planning approval has been granted for City of Wolverhampton Council’s redevelopment of a wholesale market site to deliver a city centre living scheme and the new home of the council’s fleet services operation.

Wolverhampton council to relocate fleet depot

06/05/2022

City of Wolverhampton Council has submitted an outline planning application for a scheme that will see the council’s depot move as part of a wider transformation of fleet services.

Biffa cuts £200,000 per year from transmission servicing costs

30/07/2020

Biffa’s UK fleet cuts £200,000 per year from transmission servicing costs with Allison Transmission’s help.

Councils signs new five-year fleet contract

05/05/2020

Runnymede Borough Council has announced the award of a five-year contract to maintain its fleet of over 80 vehicles to Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS).

Fleet services provider takes delivery of new sweeper

17/02/2020

Go Plant Fleet Services has just taken delivery of a new MAN TGM Sweeper – the first to join its 500 strong sweeper fleet.

Aberdeen City Council bags Fleet Operator of the Year Award

26/11/2019

Aberdeen City Council has been awarded Local Authority Fleet Operator of the Year at the Transport News Scottish Rewards held on 9 November 2019 in Glasgow.

Fleet Manager in the spotlight

11/10/2019

There are currently 1,133 vehicles in the fleet. Of these, 97 are electric and we have another 173 electric vehicles on order. We also have eight CNG vehicles, two hybrid petrol vehicles with six more on order, and 20 diesel hybrids. Currently, our alternative fuel vehicles make up 11.2% of the fleet. Once the new vehicles arrive this will go up to 27%.

Fast thinking in the City of Edmonton

11/10/2019

The City of Edmonton’s Fleet Analytics and Strategic Technology team in Canada has introduced a state-of-the-art analytical tool to assist with the maintenance of the city’s 5,000-strong vehicle fleet. Edmonton’s Colleen Kroening and Steve Rapanos talk about how FAST’s strategic management and reporting capabilities have streamlined data management and improved overall business performance. Matty Flores reports.

LAPV jobs

Asset Senior Maintenance Engineer (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 10, £47,154 – £51,235
Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role? Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

Waste Recycling Operative

Wakefield Council
£26,403.00 - £28,142.00, Grade 5, 37 hours, Permanent
An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Waste Recycling Operative Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Vehicle and Plant Mechanic x 5

Wakefield Council
Grade 7 - Grade 8, 37 hours, Permanent
An exciting opportunity exists in the Council's Transport Services for five Mechanic Vehicle & Plant Craft Persons Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Head of Waste & Operational Services

North East Lincolnshire Council
LGE03 - £71,556
If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic, people-focused environment, this could be the perfect opportunity. North East Lincolnshire
Recuriter: North East Lincolnshire Council

Street Cleansing Operative

Royal Borough of Greenwich
Scale 2 - £33,489 - £33,897 (includes additional allowances)
We are looking for motivated individuals to apply for our Street Cleansing Operatives (SCO) roles Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

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