7 businesses in and around Peterborough that have entered liquidation during summer 2026
Details of the businesses can be found below
Liquidation is the formal process of closing a company, realising its assets, and distributing the proceeds to creditors and shareholders.
Licensed insolvency practitioners are subsequently appointed to handle the liquidation process and oversee the company’s final stages.
The role of liquidators is to identify all company assets before selling these for the benefit of creditors.
In the UK, between 1,800 and 2,200 companies appoint liquidators, according to the Government Insolvency Statistics.
Sadly, many of these concern companies based in and around Peterborough.
We’ve taken a look at 7 local companies that have entered liquidation so far this summer.
Malcolm James & Partners Estate Agents Limited
Whittlesey-based Malcolm James & Partners Estate Agents Limited appointed liquidators on July 10.
The company, which was based at 16 High Causeway in the town, started trading in May 2004.
According to its website, Malcolm James & Partners provided property selling and letting services in Whittlesey, Peterborough and the surrounding villages.
The company entered into creditors’ voluntary liquidation following a meeting of creditors on June 26.
Darke Steel Limited
Darke Steel Limited, of Lime Kiln Lane, Stilton appointed liquidators on June 3.
Ian Yerrill, of Kent-based restructuring firm Yerrill Murphy, has been appointed as liquidator of the business.
The company traded as D&B Darke Limited between 1964 and 2009, before adopting its current name.
According to its website, Darke Steel Limited specialised in bespoke steel fabrications and complex architectural metalwork.
Awesome, Classic & Custom
Awesome, Classic & Custom, based in Fen Road, Pidley, near Huntingdon, appointed liquidators on June 3.
The company, which specialised in classic car upholstery, was founded in 1999.
Awesome, Classic & Custom worked to renovate premium cars, including BMWs, Jaguars and Porsches.
David Gerard Kirk and Daniel Robert Jeeves, of Kirks Insolvency, Exeter, were appointed joint liquidators of the company.
The Packaging Factory Limited
The Packaging Factory Limited, based in Windover Road, Huntingdon, appointed liquidators on June 3.
Grace Jones and David Perkins, both of Parker Andrews Limited, Norwich, were appointed as joint liquidators of the company.
According to its LinkedIn page, the company specialised in the low cost manufacture of printed postal packaging.
Complete Bathroom Services (Cambs) Ltd
Complete Bathroom Services (Cambs) Ltd entered liquidation on July 9.
Michael James Gregson, of GS Insolvency, Peterborough, was appointed liquidator of the company.
According to its social media pages, Complete Bathroom Services (Cambs) Ltd specialised in full bathroom and wet room installations.
City Furniture (Clearance) Limited
City Furniture (Clearance) Limited, of Lattersey Hill Trading Estate, Benwick Road, Whittlesey, appointed liquidators on June 8.
Philip Ballard, of Ballard Business Recovery Limited, was appointed liquidator of the company.
AK Giftshop Limited
AK Giftshop Limited, of 22 Barrs Street, Whittlesey, appointed liquidators on July 14.
David Farmer and Lloyd Briscoe, both of Birchwood Bond, Essex, have been appointed liquidators of the company.