Residents are invited to share their views on creativity, arts and heritage in Peterborough as part of a plan to make the city an even more vibrant place to live, work and visit.

Peterborough Cultural Alliance says responses to the survey can “directly inform and shape the way creative, arts and heritage activities are planned across Peterborough”.

“Until the end of May 2026, our second Be Heard! survey invites anyone who lives in Peterborough aged 16+ to share which creative, arts and heritage activities they enjoy, the places they go, and the events they take part in,” a spokesperson for the Alliance said. “We also want to hear from you if you don’t currently participate in these types of activities - your voice is just as important.”

The Alliance said the last resident survey, in 2024, “provided valuable insight” for its members.

placeholder image — Peterborough's Cathedral Square.

"It helped our members to understand what events residents take part in or why they don’t, how it makes them feel, or why people don’t currently feel connected to creativity, arts and heritage,” the spokesperson explained. “Our city loves music, theatre and cinema – parks and historic sites are popular destinations - and culture makes you feel connected to others and happier.

"By taking part this year, you can help us better understand what matters to you and where we can make more meaningful creative opportunities for people. Visit be-heard-pbo.com to complete the survey.”

Head of the Cultural Alliance programme, Louise Thirlwall, commented: “We have an exciting array of cultural events in the city. Over the next few weeks you can experience a giant dinosaur in Peterborough Cathedral, community culture at the Macedonian Folklore Festival, Peterborough Celebrates Festival at Ferry Meadows or be immersed in powerful theatre, in The Beekeeper of Aleppo at the New Theatre.

"The findings of our 2024 survey provided an insight into how many people were experiencing and taking part in art, culture and heritage - by understanding what people enjoy and are currently attending, we can create more opportunities for everyone to get involved in and feel included. We want everyone to feel proud to be part of the cultural life of our city.”

Be Heard! is an online survey you can complete on your phone or laptop, or visit your library to access their computers. All surveys are submitted anonymously. There’s even a chance to opt in and win a £150 shopping voucher.

To make your voice heard, visit the website.