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.
Managing a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles from the middle of the Irish Sea brings its own rules. Here, Andy Barker, Director of Shared Services, Isle of Man Government explains how island geography, supply chains and workforce challenges shape everything from procurement to electrification – and what UK local authorities might learn from a smaller, more joined-up approach.
As Calderdale Norse takes over waste and recycling collections from Calderdale Council, LAPV speaks to the council and Norse Group about vehicle ownership, TUPE transfers, telematics integration and the flexibility the joint venture model offers for future fleet investment.
