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Children's Mental Health Week 2026 - courses for you and your teenager

We have a range of suitable courses for parents and teenagers to help with their wellbeing during Children’s Mental Health Week.

NewsPublished: 06 Feb 2026
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Children's Mental Health Week 2026 - Create a wellbeing bag

Creating a wellbeing bag is a wonderful way to collect all the things that can help when life feels difficult.

NewsPublished: 05 Feb 2026
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Cakes and Crafts for National Random Acts of Kindness Day 2026

Join Family Hubs for cakes and crafts to celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day

NewsPublished: 04 Feb 2026
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Cabinet to consider draft budget and three-year financial strategy

A draft budget for 2026/27 and a three-year financial strategy which show a balanced budget position up to 2029 will be considered by Cabinet next week.

NewsPublished: 03 Feb 2026
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Peterborough enters the UK City of Culture 2029 race

Peterborough is entering the race to become UK City of Culture 2029 and is submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 

NewsPublished: 02 Feb 2026
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Shaping the future of Peterborough City Centre

People are being asked how they feel about Peterborough city centre and what experiences they’d like to see there over the next 15 to 20 years in a visioning exercise.

NewsPublished: 02 Feb 2026
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Ground broken at new primary school

Building work on a new primary school in Peterborough is under way, following a special groundbreaking ceremony. 

NewsPublished: 30 Jan 2026
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Almost £100m of benefits could be unclaimed in Peterborough

More than £92 million of benefits have not been claimed by eligible residents in Peterborough, according to estimates from a national study.

NewsPublished: 29 Jan 2026
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Company and trusts join council's Foster Friendly initiative

Local company Anglian Water, charity Nene Park Trust and Meridian Trust, have all signed up to the council's Foster Friendly initiative which is finding safe homes for children.

NewsPublished: 27 Jan 2026
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Peterborough City Council Secures ELSA Quality Mark for Fourth Consecutive Year

Award recognises Council’s commitment to excellence in emotional literacy support

NewsPublished: 27 Jan 2026
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Additional Licensing scheme launches

A new scheme has launched today in Peterborough aimed at improving conditions for tenants living in certain Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs). 

NewsPublished: 26 Jan 2026
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Consultation on alternative development site considered for emerging Local Plan

Residents and other interested parties are being asked to consider an alternative site for development as part of preparatory works in putting together the city’s next Local Plan.

NewsPublished: 23 Jan 2026