Council's finances hit harder than expected in yesterday's announcements
Peterborough City Council learned yesterday how much it will receive in government grants next year and the outcome is worse than anticipated. Under next year’s settlement the council will see its grants reduced by a further...
Progress welcomed but more work to be done to raise attainment in Peterborough schools
Data released today by the Department for Education shows a four per cent increase on results released in September for the attainment of pupils at Peterborough primary schools. The results show that 43 per cent of pupils at Key Stage 2 reached...
Peterborough landlord prosecuted for unsafe housing
A Peterborough landlord has been ordered to pay £5,300 in fines and costs after being found guilty of multiple offences relating to a house in multiple occupation (HMO). Mohammed Ali of Padholme Road, Peterborough was found guilty at...
Drivers urged to beware the morning after
In the season of Christmas parties, the SaferPeterborough partnership is reminding drivers of the legal and personal consequences of drinking and driving. Drink drive incidents occur all year, but there is an increase at Christmas when many...
Public consultation opens on Peterborough Local Plan
Residents can have their say on Peterborough’s Local Plan when it goes to consultation this week. This is the next formal stage in the production of the Peterborough Local Plan. The eight-week public consultation on the Further Draft Local...