Alan Dowson

Woodston residents gather outside of the library.

WATCH: Campaigners plead for chance to show library can be a success

Councillor Alan Dowson next to overflowing rubbish from the Ashfields flats.

'Intolerable' rubbish problem at Peterborough flats

Alan Dowson and head teacher Becky Thompson at the opening of a sensory garden at Brewster Avenue infants school.

New sensory garden opens at Infant School in Peterborough

Councillors (l-to-r) Mohammed Sabir, Katie Cole, Judy Fox and John Fox in the sunken garden in Central Park where the new memorial for nuclear veterans is set to be placed.

Memorial for veterans described as ‘forgotten soldiers’ set for Central Park

Dr Alan Dowson with his Nuclear Test Medal.

Peterborough honours region’s nuclear testing veterans with civic award ceremony

Nick Sandford, Mayor of Peterborough and Lib Dem councillor for Paston and Walton

Opinion: A subtle but important difference

Councillor Alan Dowson (left) and landlady Gwyn Roberts (second left) with staff members Catherine Jaggard and Ashley Dalgettie at the re-opening of The Palmerston Arms on Oundle Road.

Revered pub reopens for business

Cllr Dr Shabina Qayyum, cllr Dr Alan Dowson, Michelle King, Bella Saltmarsh and Susan Magill at Little Miracles

Children's charity says Mayor's funding vital after break in

Left to right, Hollie Courten Sales Consultant, Hannah Dorner Sales Manager, Megan Doherty Account Manager from Edward Thomas Interiors, Fraser Hopes Managing Director, Councillor Alan Dowson Mayor of Peterborough, Wesley Egan Assistant Site Manager, and Joel Tedham Sales Manager opening one of the new show homes at Hampton Water.

327-home development moves into final phase

Mayor Alan Dowson will be 'participating' in the Coronation - but won't watch it

Peterborough Mayor says he won't watch Coronation

The Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor Alan Dowson - who lost his wife during the pandemic - has organised the memorial events. “There are many families who suffered a loss during Covid and did not have the opportunity to say goodbye personally.”

Families invited to remember loved ones they lost during Covid

A view of the Peterborough Cathedral

Opinion: Protect the past, develop our future

The Mayor Alan Dowson with Deputy Mayor Nick Sandford, Deputy Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh, councillor Ansar Ali and the Gurkha Durbaar team.

Curry night raises £600 for Mayor's charities

A rescue worker stands amid the rubble of a building in the rebel-held town of Jindayris on February 10, 2023, days after an earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. - The 7.8-magnitude quake early on February 6 has killed more than 20,000 people in Turkey and war-ravaged Syria, according to officials and medics in the two countries, flattening entire neighbourhoods. (Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP) (Photo by RAMI AL SAYED/AFP via Getty Images)

Peterborough to hold vigil to remember victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria

The Mayor of Peterborough said additional funding for primary school breakfast clubs would help ensure any child who needs it will be able to receive “a breakfast in the morning before they start school.” (image: Adobe)

Mayor's fundraiser will pay for new trial bus route and school breakfasts

Councillors, friends and family gather to unveil the plaque

Plaque paying tribute to legendary councillor Charles Swift revealed

He did a lot to help start the process of making the city what it is today

By Stephen Briggs

Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade chief officer Tony De Matteis with his top table guests - including Mayor of Peterborough Alan Dowson - at the brigade's annual dinner at the Bull Hotel

Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade hosts annual dinner

Mayor of Peterborough Councillor Alan Dowson and Mayoress Councillor Shabina Qayyum officially open the new office of Respond Healthcare in Peterborough.

Expansion for healthcare company as it moves to new home

The gardens in Tower Street, Woodston which have been re-vamped in memory of former resident, councillor and Mayor Audrey Chalmers

Makeover of residential Woodston street hailed a ‘remarkable’ success

The Remembrance Sunday parade and service at the War Memorial Bridge Street in 2021.

Armistice commemorations to be shown on big screen

Last year's Remembrance Sunday parade and service at the War memorial Bridge Street

Remembrance services to be shown on big screen in Cathedral Square

The moment the Proclamation is read

Moment the Official Proclamation of the new Sovereign is read in Peterborough

Mayor Alan Dowson with the book of condolence

Flowers to be laid in Cathedral Square as Mayor signs book of condolence

Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo by Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Books of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II opened in Peterborough

The Ringwood tree stump - after the tree was felled by the city council

Opinion: 'We mustn't let this destruction happen again'

Benjamyn Damazer, Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire presents an award to retiring head teacher at Jack Hunt Pamela Kilbey.

GLADCA celebrates 50 years of community work

Visitors to the fairground rides at Occupation Road, Millfield.

Crowds continue to flock to Millfield as funfair in city for one more weekend

Peterborough Cherry Fair was opened in the city on Friday by Mayor Alan Dowson and Mayoress Shabina Qayyum.

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Mayor of Peterborough Alan Dowson, Mayoress Shabina Qayyum, assistant principal Gary McPartland with the construction team and senior leadership team at the opening of the Diversity in Education event at the Peterborough College.

Peterborough's diversity in industry celebrated at college event

Peterborough Town Hall.

Peterborough to fly the flag to remember end of Falklands War

Cllr Shabina Qayyum lights Peterborough's Platinum Jubilee beacon.

City lights beacon to celebrate jubilee

Queen Elizabeth II (Photo by Steve Parsons - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

Opinion: Labour group leader Shaz Nawaz says 'congratulations to great Queen'

A bunting and a flag flap in the wind

Opinion: Council leader Wayne Fitzgerald says 'please do revel in Peterborough c...

The beacon lighting will take place on Thursday evening (image: Getty/NationalWorld)

Time and location of beacon lighting as mayor joins in Jubilee celebrations

Peterborough Town crier Pearl Capewell, 83, will get celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee underway at the Guildhall on Thursday (June 2).

Peterborough’s town crier, 83, to get Jubilee celebrations underway this week

Councillor Wayne Fitzgerald says he is paying thanks to councillors who showed faith in his leadership (image: David Lowndes)

Opinion: Wayne Fitzgerald 'delighted' to be Peterborough City Council leader

Cllr Alan Dowson.

New Mayor of Peterborough confirmed after election

Nene Valley Community Centre

Peterborough eco organisations team up to plant nearly 700 trees as part of inno...

David Lammy MP

MP to speak at city Brexit debate

The count at the local elections

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Labour squeak home in Fletton and Woodston

An image of how the new Lidl will look

Concerns at new Lidl and homes plan in Peterborough