Politics

Councillor Chris Harper, left, officially hands over the running of the Peterborough First political group to Councillor Mohammed Farooq

New leader elected for council’s Peterborough First group

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

The disputed Werrington Fields in Peterborough and, inset, campaigners battling to save public access to the land protesting outside Peterborough Town Hall

Protesters to step up fight for Werrington Fields

Werrington Fields in Peterborough

New move to approve Werrington Fields lease to Academy

Christmas has been saved for Peterborough city centre after companies donated funds for a Christmas tree, lights and an official switch on.

Christmas is saved for Peterborough

The partly built Hilton Garden Inn at Fletton Quays, Peterborough, could be sold to a private developer.

Council ponders sale of partly built Hilton hotel

Potholes at Southfields Drive, Stanground. Cllrs Polly Geraghty and Christian Hogg.

'It's like driving into a ditch'- Pothole nightmare on Peterborough street

The final farewell Panthers speedway meeting at the Alwalton Track. Year23 Year23

Case to reject Showground plans 'could not be clearer' says speedway team

Political View: “The sign of a healthy economy should be a drinkable river”

Peterborough City Councillor Chris Harper

Opposing View: "It was a privilege to make political history"

New deputy leader of the city council Mohammed Jamil

"My message to anyone struggling is there is no shame in asking for help."

Salamis Taverna on Broadway.

New plans for Greek restaurant to become flats

Creations Dessert Lounge on Burghley Road.

Former city centre grill lounge set to become shop

The trees on Hodgson Avenue in Werrington.

Trees in Peterborough park damaged by vandals

Lifeline scheme extended to help city residents hit by cost of living

Hayley Cotton-Shelton at Cotton's TV shop at Oundle Road with their Jubilee window display

Iconic former shop set to become flats

Cotton TV Sales and Rentals first opened in 1960.

Ben Jones

Peterborough Town Hall

Peterborough residents can help Shape Your City at council consultation events

Switching on of the Christmas lights 2023 at Peterborough Cathedral Square.

Peterborough Council still urgently seeking sponsors to save Christmas in city

36-38 Park Road.

Plans for city centre apartments development withdrawn

Ofsted rated the service as 'inadequate' last year

Ofsted say Peterborough Council's Children's Services are making improvements

The Goldhay Centre.

Charity forced out of home over spiralling costs

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

The land at 66-68 Oundle Road.

New flats on car park refused over car parking concerns

The tradition of live goldfish 'prizes' being given out at fairgrounds has been called 'outdated'. Image for illustration only.

Council to look at banning 'pets as prizes' at public events

The jobs fair at the Town Hall, with a team from Odeon cinemas

Westminster Life: Vital that we provide jobs for all

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey delivers his keynote speech at the Liberal Democrat autumn conference in Brighton (Picture: Carl Court)

Political View:  We aim to be effective opposition

Conservative Group Deputy leader Steve Allen

Political View: Shaping our city with public engagement

The City Council are entering the current budget round by launching a series of public consultation session at locations around the City, writes Conservative Group deputy leader Steve Allen.

Steve Allen

Cathedral Square.

Councillors welcome city centre protection order

The national curriculum review could shake up what young people learn in school (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to have your say on the new curriculum for England's schools

Cllr Chris Harper at this year's local elections

Leader of Peterborough First party on city council steps down from role

Litter picker Mark Fishpool looking at blocked drains below the Westwood A47 flyover. Photos; David Lowndes

Blocked and broken drains around city pose flood risk and 'danger' to motorists

Peterborough Town Hall.

17 complaints against councillors being investigated

Peterborough United's stadium in London Road, Peterborough

Council and Posh stadium owners have met twice over £220,000 payment

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during her conference speech Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Silent Crime: Home secretary Yvette Cooper pledges nuisance crackdown

WATCH: Peterborough's new £47.8m Station Quarter explained

Peterborough Town Hall.

Fears as council's overspending passes £11m

An artist's impression of the eastern side of Peterborough Station Quarter after redevelopment

Residents give backing to Station Quarter development

Peterborough City Council claims that £233,000 is still owed for Peterborough United FC's stadium in London Road.

Council in dispute with Posh stadium owners over £220,000

North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling

City MP on surreal first 3 months - and wanting to forget the youngest MP tag

Saxon brickworks in 2008.

Residents polled as waste disposal plant plans major expansion

The scheme will mean travel will be open to more people

‘All day’ concessionary bus pass travel in Peterborough moves a step closer

Councillor Steve Allen, Conservative Group deputy leader

Political View: A positive culture offer is important

The Peterborough First "conference" takes place on city streets, says councillor Peter Hiller

Opposing View: Political Party Conferences – what’s the point?

Council leader Dennis Jones (inset) says he has no regrets taking on the role.

Town Hall View: No regrets taking charge of council despite the challenge

Fixing the NHS and ending the morning scramble for GP appointments is a Labour priority says Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes

Westminster Life: Fixing the NHS is my top priority

The cost of some private schools might become prohibitive for some families if they put their fees up in response (Image: National World/Getty Images/Adobe Stock)

What adding VAT to private school fees could mean for pupils

The former bank on Fletton High Street.

Plans to convert bank into community church refused

What the Station Quarter might look like

Have your say on Station Quarter plans at Cathedral Square consultation

The PSPO would cover Millfield, New England, Eastfield and the Embankment.

High crime and ASB levels sees city centre protection order maintained

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes is pleased with the investment in the new Dementia Resource Centre.

MP celebrates new Dementia Centre 'considerably better than original plans'

The current look of the rear of the venue. Credit: The Cue Club.

New shisha lounge and dessert garden approved

Peterborough HRS at Tait Close

Council funding for supported housing for around 100 people set to end

The closed bridges at Cuckoos Hollow in Peterborough

£600,000 agreed to repair Cuckoos Hollow bridges

The closed City Clinic at Wellington Street, Eastgate, Peterborough. Plans have been drawn up to demolish the clinic and use the site for a Community Diagnostics Centre

New plans for city’s Community Diagnostics Centre

Peterborough councillors have launched a public consultation to help them decide which services to prioritise in a bid to balance the council's budget

Council's £24m budget gap prompts plea to public