APSE list of publications
APSE produces a number of research publications and also service specific publications each year. Many of our publications are free to download as a membership resource to our member authorities. Those available for purchase carry a 50% discount for APSE members. You can download an order form from the list below
| Title | Published | Availability |
|---|---|---|
Frontline staff key to town hall innovation, says research |
May 2013 | £20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| The Ensuring Council: An alternative vision for the future of local government | June 2012 | £20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| The transition to a green economy | April 2012 | £20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| Shared services and collaborative working in a Welsh context | March 2012 | £20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| Powerful Impacts | February 2012 | £20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| APSE annual seminar: Annual dinner and awards dinner | September 2011 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| Proof of delivery? A review of the role of co-operatives and mutuals in local public service provision | August 2011 | £20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| The Virtuous Green Circle: Creating a revolving fund for local authority solar energy | April 2011 | £20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| Towards sustainable procurement: For local authorities | Febraury 2011 | £20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| Avoiding the road to nowhere: Transforming frontline service delivery through efficiency and innovation | March 2011 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| Addressing your responsibilities under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 | March 2011 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| One size does not fit all | October 2010 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
Under one roof |
March 2010 |
£20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
More bang for the public buck: a guide to using procurement to achieve community benefits |
March 2010 |
£20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
'The Ensuring Council; governance neighbourhoods and service delivery |
November 2009 |
£20 (£15 for 5+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| APSE service awards 2009: A guide to the finalists | September 2009 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| An elected member guide to performance management | September 2009 | £20 (£15 for 15+ copies) for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| Scottish building and housing accolades 2009 | June 2009 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| Think Twice: The role of elected members in commissioning | April 2009 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| Insourcing: A guide to bringing local authority services back in-house | January 2009 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| APSE healthy community accolades 2008 - Best practice in action: Catering and cleaning | January 2009 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| APSE healthy community accolades 2008 - Best practice in action: Sports and leisure | January 2009 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| Shared services for highways, winter maintenance and street lighting | November 2008 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| APSE service awards 2008: A guide to the finalists | September 2008 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| Creating resilient local economies: exploring the economic footprint of public services | September 2008 | £20 for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| Catering within education, 2008 style: Tackling health in schools | October 2008 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| Governance, neighbourhoods and service delivery | July 2008 | £20 for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| Governance, neighbourhoods and service delivery | February 2008 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here (216KB) |
| APSE service awards 2007: A guide to the finalists | September 2007 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| The competitiveness continuum | August 2007 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here (204KB) |
| 21st Century parks | August 2007 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here (428KB) |
| The future of local government in Wales | July 2007 | This publication is available FREE OF CHARGE to APSE members (WALES) order form |
| Towards a future for public employment | July 2007 | £20 for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| The future for waste management: an appreciation | May 2007 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here (364KB) |
| APSE trade waste survey 2006 | April 2007 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here (142KB) |
| The future of highways and street lighting | April 2007 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here (494KB) |
| The future of sports and leisure | March 2007 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here (384KB) |
| The Review of Public Administration in Northern Ireland - lessons from the Scottish experience | January 2007 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here (158KB) |
| APSE service awards 2006: A Guide to the finalists | September 2006 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here |
| Maximising local potential: Community benefit via procurement | July 2006 | £20 for APSE members and £40 for non-members order form |
| Soft FM: A local Government skill shortages report for catering, cleaning and janitorial services | March 2006 | SALE PRICE of £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
| E-Government in action: Volume II | December 2005 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE download here (374KB) |
| APSE service awards 2005: A Guide to the finalists | September 2005 | This e-publication is available FREE OF CHARGE contact us |
| Delivering the livability agenda | July 2005 | £15 for APSE members and £30 for non-members OUT OF STOCK |
| Environmental services: At the heart of every community | January 2005 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
Construction skill shortages in the public sector |
December 2004 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
Pursuing excellence in local government (volume 3) |
October 2004 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
A guide to local authority charging and trading |
December 2003 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
The composting and disposal of green waste |
October 2003 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
Pursuing excellence in local government (volume 2) |
September 2003 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
The future role of elected members |
August 2003 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
The ingredients for success |
June 2003 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
Housing options |
April 2003 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
Pursuing excellence in local government (volume 1) |
August 2002 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
The involvement of DLOs and DSOs in local authority PFI schemes |
June 2002 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
New millennium service provider |
April 2002 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
Inspecting best value |
January 2002 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
Structuring towards best value |
May 2001 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
Report on hand-arm vibration |
October 2000 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |
Housing stock transfer |
July 200 | SALE PRICE £8 for APSE members and £16 for non-members order form |