Still time to apply for a slice of
The deadline’s approaching for local people to nominate good causes for one of five £1,000 grants being offered by the Jane Tomlinson...
Celebrity chef Aldo Zilli to headline 2017 Italian Festival
Peterborough’s annual celebration of all things Italian continues to grow in popularity with celebrity chef and restaurateur Aldo Zilli...
Eye, Thorney and Newborough ward by-election called for September
A by-election to fill the vacant seat in Eye, Thorney and Newborough ward will be held on Thursday 7 September 2017. The seat has been...
Civic Awards open for entries
If you know an individual who always goes above and beyond or a group that helps out in the community then why not put their name forward for a...
Statement from the Mayor - Full Council meeting 26 July
The Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor John Fox, is sending the following information to councillors today: "You will all be aware of the...
Westgate next in line for city centre makeover
Improvements to Peterborough city centre continue apace with £1.5million now proposed for work to start on Westgate. The Westgate project is...
Mayor
In the Mayor’s diary this week are Paralympic athlete Lee Manning receiving his Freedom of the City Award and a visit from Peterborough...
City receives share of new government fund
A share of a new government fund which aims to reduce the impact of recent migration on established communities has been awarded to Peterborough...
Progress builds on combined authority housing plans
Eleven affordable housing schemes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are set to receive a cash injection to accelerate the delivery of housing...
Update following postponement of Full Council meeting on 19 July 2017
A Peterborough City Council spokeswoman said: "The decision to postpone last night's meeting of Full Council until next Wednesday (26th) was not...
Elizabeth Court short stay accommodation facility completed
Homeless people in Peterborough are beginning to benefit from the newly refurbished short stay accommodation facility offered by a partnership...
More than 200 residents now know their chips from their cookies thanks to free online training
A push by Peterborough City Council to get more people online has helped in excess of 200 residents get connected in the past six months alone....
Be a winner this summer with a #selfie smile
If you're a fan of the selfie then posing for one at a whole host of Peterborough attractions this summer could win you some great prizes. The...
Completion of Lower Bridge Street continues public realm improvements
The £2.1million project to improve the look and feel of Lower Bridge Street has been completed on time and on budget. Work commenced in...
Gardener pleads guilty to two charges of fraud
A self-employed gardener who trades under the name J&H Landscapes has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud. James Holmes, 29, appeared at...
Nene Parkway overnight resurfacing works to get underway
Works to resurface the northbound carriageway of Nene Parkway (A1260), between Hampton roundabout and Thorpe Wood roundabout, are set to begin...
Hydrotherapy pool refurbishment gathering pace
Refurbishment and repair works which will enable Peterborough City Council to re-open a popular hydrotherapy pool are gathering pace. St George's...
Mayor to launch summer selfie competition in the week ahead
A summer selfie competition and fundraising for Chernobyl Children’s Appeal are in the Mayor’s diary this week. Thursday 13...
Park ward by-election called for next month
A by-election to fill the vacant seat in Park ward will be held on Thursday 17 August 2017. The seat has been vacant since the resignation...
Peterborough pupils test their literary knowledge at Big Book Quiz
Pupils from seven local primary schools showed off their knowledge of books and reading at a special quiz at Jack Hunt School this week. Gladstone...
