Andrew Pakes

Andrew Pakes, became MP for Peterborough in 2024

Under-25s can travel for £1 on the buses with a Tiger Pass

Westminster Life: An even better place for young people

Peterborough Regional Pool.

Regional Pool demolition planned for new year

Nilesh Parmar arrives carrying the Hindu idol.

Tricolor Voyage of World Peace from India is hosted at Peterborough home

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes, above, and North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling are pressing the Home Office to end the use of the city's Dragonfly Hotel as a refuge for asylum seekers.

MP’s new demand to ‘stand down’ Dragonfly Hotel

Thousands have signed up for the Tiger pass

Thousands apply for Tiger pass giving £1 bus travel for under 25s

Andrew Pakes with Liz Kendall in Peterborough this week

Westminster Life: Why I believe Peterborough can become the best place to get an...

From left, Cambs & Peterborough Mayor Nik Johnson, Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and chief executive of Inspire Education Group Rachel Nicholls at Peterborough College talking to apprentices.

WATCH: Mayor says 'gauntlet' has been thrown down to tackle youth unemployment

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes, above, and North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling have written letters to residents living near the Dragonfly Hotel ,which has become a refuge for asylum seekers.

MPs deliver reassuring letters to residents near Dragonfly Hotel

The opening of the new Odeon Cinema at Queensgate is a positive step forward for the city centre

Westminster Life: I'm optimistic for future – but there's more to do

MP Andrew Pakes praises Peterborough Light Project in Parliament.

WATCH: Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes praises the work of Light Project

The opening of the new Odeon Luxe Imax cinema at Peterborough's Queensgate Shopping Centre is expected to mark the start of a new era for the mall.

New era expected to roll in for Queensgate after cinema opening

The Dragonfly Hotel, Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, is to be used as a refuge for 146 asylum seekers

MPs quiz border security minister over use of hotel for asylum seekers

Andre Pakes MP joined retailers, campaigners and shop staff at the Retail Crime Summit.

Westminster Life: We are calling time on retail crime

North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling, above, and Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes have voiced their opposition to plans to use the Dragonfly Hotel in Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, as a refuge for 146 asylum seekers

MPs pledge to ‘fight’ to end hotel’s use as asylum seekers’ refuge

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes, above and North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling are urging residents to make most of an opportunity to have their say on bus services of the future.

MPs urged residents to help shape bus services

How the new Green Technology Centre will look when complete.

Westminster Life: A turning point for Peterborough
The Budget last week marked a significant turning point for Peterborough, delivering targeted investment in our public services, infrastructure, and local economy, writes Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes.
Andrew Pakes MP

The money will help keep rough sleepers safe in Peterborough this winter

New £75,000 funding to help Peterborough rough sleepers stay safe this winter

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes says the Great Northern Hotel in Peterborough will not be used again as a refuge for asylum seekers

MP vows Great Northern Hotel will not become asylum refuge again

Andrew Pakes MP with the the Poppy Appeal launch team in the city centre

Westminster Life: We owe it to them to remember

David Lowndes

WATCH: 'Local hero' and legendary PT photographer praised in Parliament

The team from Thistlemoor pick up their award, pictured with Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes

Westminster Life: Fixing the foundations of the NHS

This year's Diwali celebrations at Cathedral Square.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Diwali celebrations light up Cathedral Square

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes is backing moves to better regulate the use of fireworks

Westminster Life: Time for a law change to end firework nuisance

This image shows how the new Community Diagnostics Centre in Peterborough will appear once completed.

Approval for demolition of former health clinic

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes is calling for tougher rules on the use of fireworks

MP demands change to fireworks law

Assisted dying legislation will be put before Holyrood

Westminster Life: A sensitive issue to be handled carefully

Peterborough Telegraph Apprenticeship Awards 2024. Finalists and winners group

"I am passionate about widening opportunities for young people"
Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes’ weekly Peterborough Telegraph column
Andrew Pakes MP

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

Westminster Life: Vital that we provide jobs for all

The now closed City Health Clinic in Wellington Street, Peterborough, which will be demolished to make way for a Community Diagnostics Centre.

New medical diagnostics centre could be open in a year

Over 700 people have visited hospital in the area with tooth decay.

Tooth decay hospitalisations reveal extent of NHS access problems

Odeon Cinema Group staff with popcorn for applicants for vacancies at Peterborough's new Odeon Cinema. Pictured at a Jobs Fair in Peterborough with Andrew Pakes, MP for Peterborough, right.

Odeon uses Jobs Fair to recruit staff for new cinema

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

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'

Winners Jonathan Bland, Phil Nicholson and Daniel Lindus with Sue Ryder representative Zoe Noyes. Daiva Pazaraukaite was also part of the winning tea, but missed the photo opportunity.

City tennis club's continued support for Sue Ryder

Gambling establishments in Peterborough.

Are gambling centres changing the soul of Peterborough?

Transport Minister Louise Haigh on the bus at ARU Peterborough with Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes and North West Cambs MP Sam Carling

Town Hall View: New bus plans are just the ticket

MP Andrew Pakes has been championing Peterborough’s farmers

Westminster Life: Taking care of business for Peterborough

Taxi drivers in Peterborough have spoken out against the proposals.

Outcry as taxis mandated to install CCTV

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes and North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling with the Secretary of Sate for Transport Louise Haigh in Peterborough

Watch as MPs explain why they support the winter fuel cuts

Nik Johnson, Mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority with the Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh

New bus rules allow public to ‘take control’

Peterborough needs to be more ambitious in bringing projects such as the Station Quarter (artist impression) to fruition.

Westminster Life: We need to be more ambitious about Peterborough’s future...

There have been calls for the Lido to stay open for longer this year

Calls for Peterborough Lido season to be extended into winter

This image show how the Great Northern Hotel might look as part of Peterborough's Station Quarter development

Council leader highlights key role for historic hotel in Station Quarter

The main image shows how a renovated Great Northern Hotel could appear as part of Peterborough's Station Quarter regeneration. Inset, top, Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes, and inset below, the 'sad-looking' hotel at the moment.

Listen as MP vows to secure hotel for Station Quarter development

Andrew Pakes.

MP thanks community for keeping streets safe during unrest

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes

Peterborough MP and council leader back extension for Household Support Fund

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes

WATCH: City MP talks about his hearing loss - and how it helps him help others

Cllr Sarah Hillier with Cllrs John and Judy Fox outside the health centre at Skater's Way, Werrington

MP steps in over planned closure of health centre

From left, Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes and North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling

MPs urge ministers not to overlook economic role of city

Police investigating at the scene of a stabbing at Freston, Paston

Westminster Life: Putting more police on the beat

Peterborough's MP believes frontline workers such as nurses deserve better treatment and support from the government

Westminster Life: A fair deal for public service workers

Peterborough's Bronze medalist Jake Jarman with his medal (Getty Images)

Westminster Life: Coming together to triumph

Concern is growing at the number of young people in Peterborough searching for work

Worry at growth in youth unemployment in city

Shafeel Hussain, Shiraz Khan and Abrar Ahmed, who organised the fun day

Peterborough Mosque: 'families cancelled trips to supermarket following riots’

Councillor Daisy Blakemore-Creedon says the voiced of students should be heard about the use of Werrington Fields.

WATCH: Youngest councillor wants student voice heard on Werrington Fields