Peterborough City Council

Mayor's charities presented with funds

Three local charities have been handed proceeds from fund raising efforts over the past year by the Mayor of Peterborough. Each city Mayor selects charities that they wish to support during their...

Posted on 13 Aug 2018 Posted in Residents

Drainage team wins prestigious recognition

Peterborough City Council’s drainage team has been recognised for effective surface water management after designing and installing an innovate permeable paving system, which is helping to...

Posted on 10 Aug 2018 Posted in Residents

City's first ever hybrid electric taxi unveiled

Peterborough's first ever hybrid hackney carriage has been unveiled and the state-of-the-art vehicle is already making use of the city's growing number of charging points. Taxi driver Tahir Ali...

Posted on 07 Aug 2018 Posted in Business

Great Haddon plans get the green light

Over 5,000 new homes will be built in Peterborough after planning permission for the Great Haddon development was issued. The decision to issue outline planning permission for 5,350 homes, new...

Posted on 06 Aug 2018 Posted in Health and Social Care

Peterborough praised for creating thriving and sustainable children’s services

Children’s Services in Peterborough have been described as ‘good and have improved significantly’ since Ofsted inspectors visited three years ago, with leaders praised for...

Posted on 06 Aug 2018 Posted in Council

Spacecraft exhibition launch in Mayor's Diary

The launch of a special Spacecraft exhibition and the 40th anniversary celebrations of a city theatre are among the dates in the Mayoral diary this week. Tuesday 7 August - The Deputy Mayor and...

Posted on 03 Aug 2018 Posted in Residents

Pupils attend university graduation ceremony

Pupils at Ormiston Meadows Academy in Peterborough attended a special university graduation ceremony, after successfully completing a charity initiative aimed at broadening horizons. Twelve year...

Posted on 03 Aug 2018 Posted in Council

Gavin Elsey wins Orton Longueville by-election

Gavin Elsey (Conservative) has won a by-election held today for the Orton Longueville ward in Peterborough. Councillor Elsey won after securing 713 votes. Heather Skibsted (Labour) finished in...

Posted on 03 Aug 2018 Posted in Residents

Car enthusiasts invited to exhibit at classic vehicle festival

Classic car enthusiasts can show off their motor merchandise at this year's Peterborough Classic and Vintage Vehicle Festival. Visitors from all over the region are expected to flock to the...

Posted on 02 Aug 2018 Posted in Council

Police commissioner appoints new Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Jason Ablewhite has announced that Nick Dean can now be appointed as the new Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire Constabulary...