Peterborough City Council

Get set for free Perkins Great Eastern Run training sessions

Get advice from experienced runners and coaches at a series of free training sessions in the build up to the Perkins Great Eastern Run. The sessions take place fortnightly at Peterborough...

Posted on 06 Jul 2017 Posted in Council

Arts Council England awards £490,000 towards new arts hub

Peterborough City Council has been awarded £490,000 from Arts Council England towards the redevelopment of the 19th century Whitworth Mill building. The project will convert the building...

Posted on 06 Jul 2017 Posted in Business

Thumbs up for building sector in prestigious regional awards

Peterborough’s building sector is celebrating this week with two wins and six commendations at this year’s regional Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards....

Posted on 06 Jul 2017 Posted in Health and Social Care

New Healthy Peterborough Lifestyle Service goes live

The city’s Healthy Peterborough Lifestyle Service is excited to invite members of the public to celebrate the launch of the service on Saturday 8 July between 10am and 4pm on Bridge Street,...

Posted on 06 Jul 2017 Posted in Council

100th birthday in Mayor’s diary this week

The Mayor will be celebrating a Peterborough lady’s 100th birthday and marking the opening of the new Healthy Peterborough Lifestyle Service in the week ahead. Friday 7 July: The...

Posted on 05 Jul 2017 Posted in Residents

Teach East receives good Ofsted rating

The teacher training programme Teach East has been rated good in all areas by Ofsted. Teach East is a partnership of 29 schools located in and around Peterborough that provides school-centred...

Posted on 04 Jul 2017 Posted in Business

Counterfeit perfume seized in city could pose safety risk

Experts have warned that counterfeit perfume seized in Peterborough could pose a risk to unsuspecting consumers. Peterborough City Council's trading standards team seized over 400 perfumes from...

Posted on 30 Jun 2017 Posted in Council

Peterborough Lottery set to be discussed by Cabinet

Plans to launch a lottery in Peterborough which will enable good causes to benefit from the proceeds will be considered by Peterborough City Council's cabinet on Monday 10 July 2017. The city...

Posted on 30 Jun 2017 Posted in Residents

More time to nominate for Women Leaders awards

Peterborough’s leading ladies will be celebrated at a brand new awards event recognising inspirational businesswomen in the city. Due to popular demand we are extending our deadline...

Posted on 30 Jun 2017 Posted in Health and Social Care

Charity Barnardo’s is new childcare provider for Gunthorpe

Children's charity Barnardo's is set to move into Gunthorpe Family Centre as the local community's new childcare provider. The appointment follows the charity’s successful application to...