Council warns of battery risks following near-miss e-bike blaze
Nearly 10 tonnes of waste had to be tipped out and checked following the incorrect
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Fleetclear unveils new AI platform StreetVision
Fleetclear has launched StreetVision, an AI-powered platform that transforms existing vehicle camera footage into safety,
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JCB chairman denies backroom deal with Reform over Pothole Pro
The chairman of JCB has dismissed accusations that Reform UK struck a backroom deal involving
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Council urges better treatment for bin crews following lorry damage
Oldham Council has confirmed the damage caused to a refuse vehicle following an act of
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Ambition Isn’t Enough: What Aberdeen tells councils about infrastructure risk
Aberdeen’s hydrogen bus withdrawal highlights a wider lesson for councils: ambitious net zero goals must
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Elite Refuse Ltd
At Elite Refuse, we pride ourselves on offering unrivalled customer service, expert industry knowledge, and
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Simpler Recycling’s Hidden Safety Risks
Toni Robinson, Risk & Sustainability Director at Grundon Waste Management Ltd and chair of the
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Pothole Pressures: Refining road maintenance ratings
Andrew Cook, vice president of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport
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Cleaner Streets, Cleaner Fuel: Inside Hackney’s long road to a greener fleet
As the London Borough of Hackney rolls out 20 new HVO-powered sweepers, Corporate Fleet Manager Norman Harding tells LAPV why the council has stuck with renewable fuel rather than rushing to full electrification – and what other authorities can learn from nearly three decades of green fleet experience.
Behind the wheel of Calderdale Norse
As Calderdale Norse takes over waste and recycling collections from Calderdale Council, LAPV speaks to
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In Profile: Andy Barker, Director of Shared Services, Isle of Man Government
Managing a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles from the middle of the Irish Sea brings
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In Profile: Bob Bowdler, Interim-Fleet Contract & Transport Manager, BB Consultancy Ltd, and APSE Associate
From HGV apprentice to interim fleet specialist, Bob Bowdler has spent decades getting struggling local
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Getting LGR Ready: Lessons from Westmorland and Furness
When local government reorganisation (LGR) created Westmorland and Furness Council in 2023, Austin Shields, Senior
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Neath Port Talbot goes fully electric
Neath Port Talbot Council has become the first local authority in the UK to run a fully electric recycling collection fleet, a milestone that marks a significant step in the sector’s shift away from diesel. Members of Neath Port Talbot Council Fleet and Waste Teams spoke to LAPV about the practical realities of the switch.
Waste sector calls for zero-emission fleet transition
A major industry consortium is calling on the resources and waste sector to transition its
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Council celebrates local stars through gritter names
Blackburn with Darwen Council has named two of its gritting vehicles after local stars.
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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Solar park project will use green energy to fuel 18 council bin lorries
Development has begun for a solar park that will serve as a renewable energy source
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