Calls for Cambridgeshire County Council to join a push for a ‘people’s vote’ on Brexit have been shot down, with claims it would be an “assault on democracy”.
There was heated argument at Peterborough City Council last night as councillors discussed the closure of ‘The Manor’ – a respite home in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough for children and young people with disabilities.
At my party’s annual conference this year, I discussed the important issues affecting deaf children in Peterborough and across the country with the National Deaf Children’s Society – a leading charity that aims to create a barrier-less society for deaf children and their families.
Political parties hold conferences every autumn. The general mood will be carefully handled to show off party unity, leaving a conference purpose as mostly one of ‘party’ time, writes Steve Lane, Werrington First Independent Councillor.
It’s always wise to keep an eye on what the Conservatives are doing; as a result, I watched much of the Conservative Party Conference last week, writes cllr Shaz Nawaz, Peterborough Labour group leader.
The former chief executive of Peterborough’s mayoral authority, whose shock ‘resignation’ sparked an outcry, refused to answer questions when contacted by the Peterborough Telegraph.
Blind and visually-impaired people say they “will not be squashed” by Cambridgeshire County Council as proposals to withdraw some bus concessions in a bid to save cash have been thrown out.
Plans to force many council workers employed by Cambridgeshire County Council to take three days of unpaid leave between Christmas and New Year are unfair and should be reversed, said UNISON today (Thursday, October 11).
Today (Wednesday, October 10) is World Mental Health Day, but there is still a stigma associated with mental health conditions according to the Peterborough Labour Party (PLP).
Struggling children, ‘inhumane’ housing conditions and a school desperate for help - these were the messages senior officers from Peterborough City Council were confronted with last night at a special meeting on St Michael’s Gate.
I often have the pleasure of visiting businesses in my constituency, many of whom demonstrate stellar business practices and an impressive approach to their environmental policy.
Millions of pounds of predicted ICT savings for Peterborough City Council are no longer due to be met with the authority heading in a change of direction.
