One-off promotions

Cathedral Square

Ideal for large-scale product launches and commercial promotions. Situated adjacent to the city's main shopping centre, Queensgate, it offers the largest open space in the city's pedestrian area.
 

Bridge Street

The traditional 'high street' in Peterborough, provides locations for smaller promotions along it's length. Retailers include Costa Coffee, Le Petit Francais, H Samuel, Marks & Spencer, Starbucks Coffee, Waterstones, W H Smith and Woolworths.
To seek availability, telephone City Centre Services 01733 - 452288.
 

Market Research, Canvassers, Professional Fundraisers

Many companies value the opportunity to conduct market research within the pedestrian area. To avoid being inundated, we require all market research and catalogue companies to register with the council and pay the fee shown below (where appropriate) Time share companies are not permitted.
 

Electricity

Available in Cathedral Square and Bridge Street at a minimal fee. Metering is not required for lighting, video, vdu etc. Other usage charge by negotiation.
 

Generators

The use of generators in Cathedral Square, Bridge Street and Long Causeway is not permitted. Their use in Long Causeway and Lower Bridge Street is restricted and will not be permitted without prior agreement.
 

Set fees and rates 2008-2009

Commercial activities:-

Cathedral Square, Bridge Street & Long Causeway

Minimum fee £230 per day applies
 
For larger promotions a square metre fee may apply.  Rates below:
Mon - Wed £12.68 per square metre
Thurs - Sun £15.93 per square metre
Seven Days £80.48 per square metre
 
Laxton Square & Midgate Lay-By
£230 Per Day
 
New Car Promotions
Minimum site rental £230 for two cars, Additional cars at £115 each.
Fee for support unit at square metre rate.
Peterborough City Council. Town Hall, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1QT - (01733) 747474 - DX12310 Peterborough 1