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Baby Week 2026: Chat, Play and Read Together

Baby Week is coming and Peterborough Family Hubs have got a range of free events planned for our littlest residents.

NewsPublished: 19 Oct 2026
Trio of christmas jumpers which have tree, penguin and snowman on them

Pick up lovely Christmas jumpers and toys for free at Community Swap Event

You can pick up a jolly jumper fit for the festive season at our first ever Community Christmas Swap Event next month.

NewsPublished: 15 Oct 2026
Peterborough Town Hall

Five former councillors awarded Alderman status

Five former city councillors have been granted the prestigious status of Honorary Alderman, recognising their eminent service to Peterborough's communities.

NewsPublished: 15 Oct 2026
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Traffic regulation order - Northfield Road notice of proposals 2026

The council of the city of Peterborough (civil enforcement area) (waiting restrictions and street parking places) amendment - Northfield Road Residential Parking Order 2026.

Have your say15 October to 12 November 2026
Fly-tipped household waste

Residents urged to fight fly-tipping in national campaign

Peterborough City Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight.

NewsPublished: 12 Oct 2026
Council Leader Shabina Qayyum

Leader Shabina Qayyum's column 9 October

The national news currently is full of stories coming out of the annual conferences being hosted by the main political parties.

NewsPublished: 09 Oct 2026
A taxi light

New taxi licensing policy to be consulted on

A new licensing policy for taxi and private hire vehicles operating in Peterborough will go out to public consultation later this month.

NewsPublished: 09 Oct 2026
Hand punching through a wall with 'Myth Buster' slogan.

Mythbuster: Rough Sleeping 2026 and onwards

Andy Burnham pledged to tackle rough sleeping by Christmas as his first major policy as Prime Minister, by offering every person sleeping rough in England a route off the streets.

NewsPublished: 09 Oct 2026
Girl with painted hands

Portage service wins prestigious award

A council service which supports some of the city's most vulnerable young people has received a prestigious award. 

NewsPublished: 08 Oct 2026
Two hands holding a book with child drawings on and SEND Local Reform Plan

Peterborough’s Local SEND Reform Plan approved by Government

Peterborough’s Local SEND Reform Plan has been approved by the Department for Education, giving the city’s local area partnership the go-ahead to move from planning into delivery.

NewsPublished: 05 Oct 2026
A property inspection being carried out

Proactive inspections helping to resolve safety issues in thousands of Peterborough’s rented homes

A property licensing scheme in Peterborough is raising standards in the city’s private rented sector through a proactive inspection programme.

NewsPublished: 02 Oct 2026
Council Leader Shabina Qayyum

Leader Shabina Qayyum's column 2 October

I came into politics to make a positive difference in our city's communities and tackle the issues that are affecting people's daily lives.

NewsPublished: 02 Oct 2026