Leader Shabina Qayyum's column 16 October
I’ve had some real stand out moments since becoming Leader of the Council and two of them occurred in the space of 24 hours this week.
Take part in spook-tacular litter pick
Everyone is invited to take part in a spook-tacular event this month aimed at highlighting the problems associated with littering in Peterborough.
Marriage approved premises notice - Burghley House 2025
An application for registration as a venue for civil marriages and civil partnerships has been received for Burghley House.
Budget consultation 2026/27
Between 14 October and 25 November 2025, we are running our 2026/27 budget consultation to seek residents' views as we plan our spending for the year ahead.
Fun, family friendly Christmas events planned for Cathedral Square
Cathedral Square is going to look more festive than ever this year with its annual lights switch-on kicking off the many Christmas attractions planned for November and December.
Council launches budget consultation for 2026/27
Public consultation to support the development of a balanced budget in 2026/27 has been launched following sign off from Cabinet this afternoon (Tuesday 14 October).
Supermarket vouchers to be issued
Supermarket vouchers will be sent to eligible families in Peterborough to help them support their children during the October half-term holiday.
City welcomes nearly £1million on World Homelessness Day
Today, on World Homelessness Day (10 October), Peterborough has been chosen for an additional £938,260 of Government funding to support those in our city facing homelessness.
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.