City builders wanted to carry out disabled adaptations to residents’ homes
Local builders needed to carry out disabled adaptations in the homes of city residents.
Hilton decision called-in for further scrutiny
A Cabinet decision to direct the administrators to market and sell the Hilton Hotel site has been called-in for further consideration.
New school extension opened
Expansion work at a Peterborough school has been officially unveiled, helping the facility to cater for rising pupil numbers.
Plans for new pool set to be progressed subject to funding
Exciting plans for a new eight lane 25 metre swimming pool and fitness centre in Peterborough are set to be progressed, subject to funding being secured.
New film launches in Peterborough to highlight the power of fostering
A powerful new short unscripted film, Jack’s Story, Stand by Me, has been launched by Peterborough City Council to help dispel myths about fostering teenagers.
Leader Shabina Qayyum's column 3 October
To say I’m thrilled with our government’s £40m funding boost for community regeneration in Peterborough would possibly be the understatement of the century!
Community centre to be sold to pharmacy
Residents in Walton will benefit from the sale of an under-used community centre, enabling a local pharmacy to expand its services.
New needle bins installed
Five new needle bins have been installed in Peterborough to help crackdown on discarded drugs paraphernalia.
Intensive drop-in sessions to be held for Hackney and Private Hire trade 6-10 October
A week of intensive drop-in sessions for the Hackney and Private Hire Trade will be held next week (6-10 October).
New domestic abuse service gets funding boost
A new outreach service to help victims of domestic abuse has won £750,000 of funding from Peterborough City Council.
Myth busting - roadworks
Myth – The council is often criticised for the number of roadworks projects taking place in the city and asked why works sometimes take place at the same time.
Leader Shabina Qayyum's column 26 September
Time has certainly flown by during my first two weeks as council leader which can no doubt be explained by how busy I’ve been!