Merchant Navy Day to be marked with city centre ceremony
Members of the public are invited to attend a ceremony on Merchant Navy Day to pay tribute to the sacrifices of seafarers. The Red Ensign, the Merchant Navy’s official flag, will be raised at the War Memorial in Bridge Street, Peterborough,...
New look Wentworth Street officially opened
The Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor John Peach, will cut a ribbon to officially open a rejuvenated city centre street on Tuesday 25 August. Works to re-pave and improve lighting on Wentworth Street began in May and have finished on...
Street opening and hog roast keep Mayor busy
The official opening of Wentworth Street and a hog roast party for the Mayor's charities are among the dates in the mayoral diary next week. Tuesday 25 August : The Mayor and Mayoress will be joined by shop owners and representatives from Eurovia...
Council selects contractor to build Hampton Gardens school
Construction services company Carillion Construction Limited has been selected as the preferred contractor to build Hampton Gardens, a new free school that will educate 1,500 pupils. It follows a competitive process carried out by...
A summer camp visit and V.J. Day service keep Mayor busy
A visit to meet children at a local summer camp and commemoration of V.J. Day are among the dates in the mayoral diary next week. Monday 10 August : The Mayor will attend the British Empire Medal - Investiture Ceremony. The event will take place...