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Highways maintenance

Weather-damaged roads to be repaired

Highways improvements will be carried out across Peterborough to help repair road surfaces which have deteriorated due to extreme weather. 

NewsPublished: 23 Jun 2026
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New leisure development myth buster

Discover and learn about our new leisure development myth buster.

NewsPublished: 23 Jun 2026
Council Leader Shabina Qayyum

Leader Shabina Qayyum's column June 19

Many of us, particularly those who are parents, will have felt great sadness reading tragic stories about young people who drowned during the recent heatwave.

NewsPublished: 19 Jun 2026
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Mythbuster - benefits and financial inclusion

Throughout 2026 the council is running a financial inclusion programme which aims to support families away from poverty by putting more money into their pockets.

NewsPublished: 23 Jun 2026
Councillors with a digger at Cygnet Bridge

Cygnet Bridge work progressing on schedule

Work on a major infrastructure initiative in Peterborough is progressing on schedule, with the project's main construction phase under way.

NewsPublished: 19 Jun 2026
Volunteers from the Peterborough Litter Wombles carrying out a litter pick

Litter volunteers thanked for efforts

Dedicated volunteers who have helped the council to keep Peterborough tidy have been given special thanks for their tireless efforts. 

NewsPublished: 19 Jun 2026
Children enjoying activities

Children can enjoy summer holiday activities

From football and swimming to den building and roller skating, a whole host of activities are available for school age children during the forthcoming summer holidays.  

NewsPublished: 19 Jun 2026
An external view of Peterborough Town Hall

Flag-raising ceremony marks start of armed forces celebrations

A week-long celebration of our armed forces and their families will begin with a flag-raising ceremony on Monday, 22 June.

NewsPublished: 18 Jun 2026
Ten education coaches standing in front of a football field in Peterborough

How our EET coaches are empowering Peterborough's young people

The recent Milburn Review revealed that more than one million young people aged between 16-24) are not in education, employment or training (NEET).

NewsPublished: 18 Jun 2026
National Clean Air Day

A look inside for National Clean Air Day on 18 June 2026

Everything you need to know about National Clean Air Day on 18 June 2026.

NewsPublished: 16 Jun 2026
Council Leader Shabina Qayyum

Leader Shabina Qayyum's column 12 June

We’ve always tried to help those in need in our city and to that end we’ve recently set up a new fund which will support people in financial crisis.

NewsPublished: 12 Jun 2026
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Husband and wife fined for fly-tipping

A husband and wife who were caught on camera together committing fly-tipping in Peterborough have been heavily fined by magistrates. 

NewsPublished: 11 Jun 2026