Manifesto for stronger places
Publication Year
2023
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Sets out ADEPT’s priorities for a future government, arguing that local authorities need greater powers, long-term funding certainty, and stronger partnerships with central government to address challenges such as housing shortages, climate change, economic inequality, and infrastructure needs. It calls for ambitious devolution, a move away from short-term competitive funding, support for sustainable growth, and a place-based approach to net zero, climate adaptation, and nature recovery. The manifesto also outlines specific policy recommendations across housing, planning, transport, infrastructure, environment, and climate change to help councils deliver resilient, inclusive, and prosperous communities.
Document History
Published: 2023.
Publisher Information
Association of Directors of Environment, Economy Planning and Transport
Represents Place directors from county, unitary and metropolitan authorities, along with Local Enterprise Partnerships and Corporate Partners drawn from key service sectors. ADEPT members are at the very heart of maximising sustainable growth in communities throughout the UK. We are delivering the projects that are key to unlocking broader economic success and creating more resilient communities, economies and infrastructure.
