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Community information

These pages include everything you might need to know about living in the community of Peterborough. For any information regarding public health issues, support and advice please go to our partner website Peterborough NHS.

Adult Social Services

Adult social services is for anyone in the area who is 18 years old or over and has difficulties caused by long-term illness or disability, as well as for carers who support them.

About Peterborough

Discover more about Peterborough, including economic statistics, population figures, and its fascinating history.

Adult learning

We want to give everyone of all ages the opportunity to learn and acquire new skills.

Asylum and migration service

Find out more about New link - our asylum & migration service.

Community centres.

Information about our Community centres.

Community grants

As a council we offer a number of grants to community groups and associations around the city.

Community groups

Details of the community groups that are available within the Peterborough area.

Consultations

It is really important for us that local residents can express their views in advance of decisions and that we listen and act on those views.

Deaths, burials and cremations

The death of a loved one can be a very upsetting time. These pages contain information on what we can offer to help you

Dog warden

We deal with stray dogs and prevent them roaming in public areas.

International links

The people of Peterborough are linked with our twin towns through social, recreational, cultural and educational partnerships.

Pest control

We have entered into a partnership arrangement with Midland Environmental Services Ltd to provide pest control treatment.

Peterborough in bloom

Peterborough in bloom is part of the national Britain in bloom competition.

Peterborough Register Office

The Registration Service can help you get married or form a civil partnership, register a birth or death, obtain a copy of your birth certificate or find our more about tracing your family tree.

Neighbourhood councils

Neighbourhood councils give you the chance to get involved in decisions about the issues and services affecting your area.

Benefits

Find out more about what benefits are available as well as information about benefit fraud.

Marriages & Civil Partnership

Weddings and civil partnerships are one of the most wonderful parts of the lives of Peterborough residents that we are able to share, as a council, through our register office.

Other community information

More information on community services, events and benefits.

TV Licensing

Make sure you have a TV licence as enquiry officers are checking in Peterborough. Find out how to get one here.

Citizens' Panel Questionnaire

Peterborough residents who are members of the council’s Citizens’ Panel will be receiving surveys over the next month about life in Peterborough.