Community leaders stand in unity against hate
A multi-faith vigil to remember the victims of last week’s synagogue attack in Manchester took place at the Cathedral this afternoon.
Leader Shabina Qayyum's column 9 October
It would be remiss of me not to start my column mentioning the attacks in Manchester last week.
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.
Budget consultation 2026/27
On 14 October 2025, we will launch our 2026/27 budget consultation to seek residents' views as we plan our spending for the year ahead.
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).