The future of Peterborough

Peterborough began the 21st century as part of a newly formed Unitary Authority.   The city, already home to 156,000 people, continues to expand with new housing developments, the largest of which is Hampton, south of the city.   Many of the surrounding villages, such as Eye, Yaxley and Glinton, have also seen great expansion to accommodate the demand for new homes.  

 

The majority of local people work within the area, although convenient road and rail links allow many people to commute - London is now less than an hour away by train. More leisure and tourism facilities are developing as the population grows.

 

Despite considerable growth, however, the area retains some beautiful and diverse countryside.  The city has been chosen as one of the UK's four 'Environment Cities', and the Peterborough Environment City Trust leads initiatives to improve the local environment and to develop practical solutions for a more sustainable future.

 

Peterborough confidently approaches that future as a place with a very long history of innovation and change.