Two city centre homes for children gain 'good' Ofsted rating
Two children's homes run by Peterborough City Council have been judged 'good' by Ofsted. Cherry Lodge is a home for children with sensory...
Trading Standards issues warning for would-be dog owners
Peterborough’s Trading Standards Team is encouraging people thinking of buying a dog to be wary of illegally imported puppies. There have...
Lovely loos win awards
Two public toilets in the city, managed by Amey on behalf of Peterborough City Council, have been awarded platinum status in the Loo of the...
Official opening of Green Square on Long Causeway
Green Square, the new focal point on Long Causeway in Peterborough city centre, was officially opened today (Tuesday 15 December). The square is...
Best selling children's author opens new library at Middleton Primary School
Middleton Primary School’s new library worth £15,000 has been officially opened by the Mayor of Peterborough and celebrated with...
Wreath laying and hamper presentation keep Mayor busy
The laying of a Christmas wreath and presenting of a hamper at the Christmas Market Hamper giveaway are among the dates in the mayoral diary next...
New Peterborough Energy Shop opens on Bridge Street
A new shop has opened on Bridge Street in the city centre, to assist residents in saving on their energy bills. Staff are on hand to talk...
Safer Peterborough Partnership backs THINK! campaign
The Safer Peterborough Partnership is supporting the national THINK! anti drink-driving campaign which launched this week and will run until...
Afternoon tea with the Mayor and charity shop opening keep Mayor busy
Afternoon tea and cakes with the Mayor and the opening of a new shop for Hope in Action are among the dates in the mayoral diary next week. Monday...
Peterborough wins a flurry of national 'Green Apple' awards
At a prestigious event at the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Palace, the long-awaited results were announced about which organisations had...
Council gives its backing to Empty Homes Week
Peterborough City Council is supporting Empty Homes Week, a national campaign which supports the return to use of empty and derelict properties...
Illegal tattooist jailed after pleading guilty to series of offences
An unlicensed tattooist has been jailed for 16 weeks after pleading guilty to running an illegal tattoo parlour putting customers at risk of life...
City Council legal team wins national award
Peterborough City Council's legal services department has been judged Local Government Legal Team of the Year at a national awards event. The...
Retiring councillors reception and variety concert keep Mayor busy
A reception for retiring councillors and a variety concert by Steve Perry to raise funds for the Mayor's charities are among the dates in the...
Peterborough awarded Smart City of the Year 2015
Peterborough has been named Smart City of the Year 2015 at a glittering awards ceremony in Barcelona this week, attended by business delegates,...
City Market gears up for festive season
The Deputy Mayor of Peterborough is set to switch on the Christmas lights at Peterborough City Market as shoppers gear up for the festive season....
Peterborough residents urged to check energy bills
With news reports showing that 75 per cent of British families are still on expensive standard electricity and gas tariffs, Peterborough residents...
Phase one budget proposals announced
Proposals which detail how the council will begin to save £19.6 million to balance its budget for 2016/17 have been published by...
Peterborough leaders express their sympathy following Paris attacks
Leaders from Peterborough's communities have expressed their condolences following Friday's events in Paris. Mayor of Peterborough,...
Market light switch on and Amplifon birthday keep Mayor busy
The annual Christmas light switch on at Peterborough Market and a birthday celebration at Peterborough City Hospital are among the...
