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City centre alley left unlit for last 18 months
A BAR manager has hit out a dark and “dangerous” alleyway near to his venue in Peterborough city centre.
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Station Quarter development: New chapter for rail gateway to the city
AMBITIOUS plans for a multi-million pound retail and offices complex at a gateway to Peterborough were given the green light yesterday (Tuesday).
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North Westgate development at risk of further delays
A DEVELOPER behind multi-million pound plans to extend Peterborough’s Queensgate shopping centre has warned that the long-awaited project could be further delayed if a neighbouring scheme gets the green light.
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More than £3m spent on CCTV cameras in Peterborough
MORE than £3 million has been spent on CCTV cameras by Peterborough City Council in the past four years, a new report has revealed.
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Peterborough needs up to six traveller transit sites
PETERBOROUGH could need up to six transit sites across the city to cope with the number of travellers.
Cafe owner pulls out after just seven months: ‘Why I have to close my new restaurant’
Peterborough businessman Barry Blakesley has called time on his dream job of running a high street restaurant after it turned into a nightmare where he lost £80,000.
Council elections: ‘Hurt’ former Mayor of Peterborough told she won’t be candidate
The Conservative party have axed a former mayor and the current mayor’s consort as their candidates for the 2012 Peterborough City Council elections.
One-woman protest ‘saves’ grass verge
A one-woman protest stopped Peterborough City Council in its tracks and saved a patch of grass in Dogsthorpe.
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Council Budget 2012/13: Alternative includes tax freeze
AN ALTERNATIVE budget which proposes a freeze in council tax over the next year has been proposed in a combined effort by Peterborough’s opposition councillors.
15 commentsGreen light for older taxis in city
OLDER taxis could soon be ferrying passengers around Peterborough after licensing restrictions were changed.
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Green light for new eco-friendly taxis
SMALL eco-friendly taxis will soon be ferrying residents across the city after they were given the green light by council officials.
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Redevelopment: Brighter future for Cowgate
THE fortunes of a Peterborough city centre street are turning around with five new shops opening and a much-needed revamp just weeks away.
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Werrington: Travellers moved on but concern remains video
TRAVELLERS have been evicted from a car park in Peterborough, but concern remains that not enough is being done to prevent a return.
Driver criticises Smart car fines
A MOTORIST who was given a parking ticket by the city council’s roving Smart car has criticised the authority for using the vehicle to “generate money”.
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City mayor grilled by youngsters
DOZENS of youngsters had the chance to quiz the mayor on an educational tour of the Town Hall.
Former Peterborough mayor signals death of councils
Charles Swift, fomrer mayor of Peterborough and the longest-serving councillor in the country has said the outsourcing of public services to private organisations signals the death knell for local councils.
10 commentsAvoid a taxing time if facing closure
COMPANIES facing the real possibility of going out of business or wanting to close in the next few months should act quickly, according to Peterborough chartered accountants Moore Stephens.
Visit with PM for city pupils
THE Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister have thanked three Peterborough students for their work raising awareness about the Holocaust.
PeterBorough Club tackles first issues
A CLUB to help boost Peterborough’s fortunes has been founded by one of the city’s most successful entrepreneurs.
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Judgement night in race to be next Youth MP for Peterborough
MEET the six hopefuls who are vying for votes in their bid to become Peterborough Youth MP for 2012/13.
Energy: Street lights go LED as project to replace thousands begins
A LOW-ENERGY street light replacement project that is expected to save Peterborough City Council hundreds of thousands of pounds in electricity bills was officially launched yesterday.
11 commentsDo councillors need a raise?
A PUBLIC consultation into whether councillors in Cambridgeshire should have a rise in their allowances has been launched.
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Too costly to replant Bridge Street trees
TREES which will be removed from Bridge Street in Peterborough city centre, will have to be recycled as they are “too expensive” to relocate.
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Bridge Street trees removal starts soon despite consultation findings
A THIRD of the trees in Bridge Street will be removed by Peterborough City Council despite the fact a consultation found that most people surveyed wanted to see all of them retained.
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Call to end City Council committee chairmen allowances
A suggestion that Peterborough City Council could save tens of thousands of pounds by scrapping allowances paid to committee chairmen has been met with an indignant response.
13 commentsKeep council prayer
THE Bishop of Peterborough has spoken out in favour of keeping prayers being held at city council meetings.
Leader ‘will not bow’ to tax rise pressure
COUNCIL leader Marco Cereste remained defiant over the plan to increase council tax by 2.95 per cent, insisting he will not “bow to the pressure”.
Next step in Station Quarter proposal
AMBITIOUS proposals to redevelop a derelict patch of land as part of Station Gateway plans are set to get the green light next week
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City Council criticised for £83k union spending
Peterborough MP Stewart Jackson has joined a national pressure group in criticising Peterborough City Council for its “scandalous” spending on full-time union officials.
Street lighting project to start
A £2 MILLION project which will see the replacement of thousands of street lights with low-energy bulbs gets underway tomorrow.
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Prayers ruling could impact on council
LAWYERS at Peterborough City Council will be studying the ramifications of a landmark ruling that found holding prayers at council meetings is “unlawful”.
46 commentsResidents welcome to attend council
FIND out more about what is happening in the Hampton area of Peterborough at a council meeting.
City council budget: Opposition unite over tax freeze
OPPOSITION groups on Peterborough City Council have put party politics aside and launched a campaign to freeze council tax.
Man threatens ET snapper as bailiffs move travellers video
POLICE are investigating an incident in which threats were made as bailiffs arrived to move a convoy of travellers.
Werrington residents livid over return of travellers
FURIOUS residents have expressed their dismay after another convoy of travellers moved onto a community car park mere weeks after the previous group left.
LEP looking to kick-start stalled work
AN APPEAL has been issued for organisations to bid for cash to get delayed projects in the area off the ground.
MPs slam Peterborough City Council for council tax increase
PRESSURE is mounting on council leaders to scrap a council tax hike after a government minister launched an astonishing broadside against the plans.
New committee post for Peterborough MP
PETERBOROUGH MP Stewart Jackson was last night elected to the prestigious Commons Public Accounts Committee.
Green light given to £800,000 clubhouse
A spectacular new clubhouse for a rugby club on the former Bretton Woods school land has been given the green light by Peterborough planners.
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Rough sleeper lost right to sell Big Issue
A rough sleeper was stopped from selling The Big Issue because he was homeless and turned down support from Peterborough City Council.
Road improved after concerns
CROSSING a busy Peterborough road has been made easier for pedestrians and wheelchair-users following concerns for safety among residents.
7 commentsBoost for city firms at trade fair
CITY tradesmen could get a boost from Enterprise Peterborough at an open evening.
Check state pension
ALMOST 10,000 people in Peterborough will be affected by the new state pension age, new figures revealed.
Could you take up red tape challenge?
FIRMS which believe there is too much red tape when it comes to running a business have been urged to take advantage of the Government’s latest initiative.
Historic hall status is upgraded
HISTORIC Ayscoughfee Hall has been ranked the cream of the crop for buildings across the country.
School caught in council row
A SCHOOL which wants money for a cultural exhibition is at the centre of a debate over how councillors spend cash in their area.
No escape from cold for family
A FAMILY with three young children were left without hot water and limited heating for two weeks as temperatures plummeted below zero.
New council budget is published ahead of meeting
AN updated version of Peterborough City Council’s budget for 2012/13 and its medium-term financial plan between 2012 and 2022 has been published ahead of a cabinet meeting on Friday, 10 February.
9 commentsBid submitted for green bank
UP to 70 jobs could be created if a bid to locate the headquarters of a new £3 billion eco-finance initiative in Peterborough proves successful.
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Talking CCTV coming to Peterborough: ‘Don’t spit gum and take your litter home’
UNRULY revellers and litter louts could be given a verbal public scolding by talking CCTV cameras to be installed across Peterborough city centre.
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