John Holdich

Jeffrey Archer, pictured with, from left, Rajni Reddy, Sue Magill, John Holdich, Barbara Holdich, Judi Broadhead and Judith Wojtowicz.

Jeffrey Archer entertains guests at children's hospital fundraiser in city

Dame Mary Archer receives a cheque for £20,000 towards the Cambridge Childrens Hospital Appeal from local fundraisers committee - Barbara and John Holdich, Emily Willdigg (ACT fundraising team), Rajni Reddy and Judith Wojtowicz at Milton Golf Club.

Plan for new children's hospital boosted by £20k donation from city group

Speaker, Steve Pateman - the owner of Kinky Boots shoe manufacturers - with committee members of the Cambridge Children's Hospital fundraisers at their latest lunch at Milton Golf Club.

Charity supporters learn the true story behind the film "kinky boots"

The volunteer models.

Fashion show raises money for new children's hospital set for Cambridgeshire

Members of the Bharat Hindu Samaj at the New England Complex donating £800 to the committee of Cambridge Children's hospital fund, received by John Holdich. Picture: David Lowndes

Peterborough Hindu society raise hundreds for children's hospital appeal

Former council leader John Holdich

Former Conservative council leader says he’s left party

The development land south of Oxney Road, Peterborough, is marked in red. The land is owned by John Holdich, former leader of Peterborough City Council, inset.

Ex-council leader voices concern for city growth

A section of the employment opportunity site at Red Brick Farm, in Edgerley Drain Road, Fengate, Peterborough.

Approval for development of farm land owned by ex-councillor

Councillor Andy Coles, Shadow cabinet member for Finance and Corporate Resources

Opinion: Where now for the council’s finances?

A section of the employment opportunity site at Red Brick Farm, in Edgerley Drain Road, Fengate, Peterborough.

Ex-council boss seeks to create employment hub

12 cyclists and a number of e-scooter riders were caught on camera breaching the rules in 45 minutes yesterday

Calls to end Bridge Street bike ban - as restrictions go un-enforced in the city

John Holdich (centre) was chair of a committee looking at social services following the murder of Rikki Neave. He says he never thought there would be an answer as to what happened to Rikki

Ex council chief says shadow has been lifted from Welland after Rikki verdict

Planning news.

Home extension approved despite concerns of former Peterborough City Council lea...

Eligible families will receive food vouchers to support them during the summer holidays.

Opinion: ‘Food voucher scheme still ongoing’

Freedom of the City meeting: Cllr Peter Hiller (chairman of the Honours Panel), Major Tony Elsey (Royal British Legion Peterborough), Barbara and John Holdich, Mayor of Peterborough Steve Lane and Deputy Mayor of Peterborough Mohammed Jamil at the Engine Shed, Sand Martin House. EMN-210729-114048009

Freedom of Peterborough awarded to former council leader and Royal British Legio...

John Holdich

Freedom of the City for Royal British Legion and former Peterborough council lea...
The Freedom of the City is to be awarded to the Peterborough branch of the Royal British Legion and the former leader of the city council, John Holdich.
Joel Lamy

Peterborough is set to build its first council homes in 20 years

Peterborough aims to build first council houses in 20 years

Professor Ross Renton, Principal of ARU Peterborough, at the site of the new university at Bishop's Road.

Dismay at new parking plans for Peterborough university

Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald

New leader and Cabinet at Peterborough City Council

John Holdich (second from left) with Brian Mawhinney in 1982

Office bombs, angry morning phone calls and misbehaving councillors - tales from...

Who is the political 'bruiser' with John Holdich?

Looking Back: Do you recognise these past Peterborough political leaders?

John Holdich (left) at the handover of council houses to Cross Keys Homes

How a housing minister helped swing a four year battle over Peterborough’s counc...

John Holdich (back, centre) at the launch of an action report for the Millfield area

The long battle to regenerate Millfield and a ‘hate speech’ which led to an arre...

John Holdich and cabinet member Lynne Ayres at the site of the new university

How Peterborough secured a new university after years of trying

John and Barbara celebrate their golden wedding EMN-150404-104525009

From ‘accidental politician’ to Peterborough’s council leader - John Holdich ref...

The Houses of Parliament. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Opinion: ‘The new Parliament will also mean more investment for Peterborough’

John Holdich

Outgoing Peterborough council leader concerned for university future after new m...
The outgoing leader of Peterborough City Council said he is concerned for the future of the new university after the incumbent metro mayor was defeated.
Joel Lamy

Cllr John Holdich, right, with Peter Breach at the announcement of the start of the North Westgate project EMN-200917-145517009

Council leader calls on developer to push ahead with Peterborough’s long-awaited...

People gathered to observe a minute's silence in the Cathedral Precincts in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh. Picture: David Lowndes

Peterborough pays tribute as nation falls silent in memory of Prince Philip

River Nene Railworld bridge looking west from northern footpath Photo: Peterborough Civic Society

Opinion: ‘Help create a picture record of Peterborough’s River Nene’

Peterborough City Council leader Cllr John Holdich and Posh chief executive Bob Symns on the day the contracts were signed

Posh Supporters Trust welcomes stadium ‘assurance’ after deal for London Road gr...

Peterborough City Council leader Cllr John Holdich and Posh chief executive Bob Symns signing the contract

Peterborough United formally complete purchase of ground from council

Council leader John Holdich will not be standing in the May elections.

Opinion: ‘The future is bright as I bow out’

Construction work has begun

Opinion: ‘Fighting for the future of our city’

An artist's impression of how The Vine might look, this is not the final design.

Peterborough one of first to receive Towns Fund cash with £4m payment

The support given to front line workers has been praised

Peterborough politicians praise residents response to COVID a year after first c...

Construction work has begun

Construction work begins on two new Peterborough schools

A number of agencies have been tackling COVID breaches in Millfield today

Peterborough council carries out crackdown on COVID breaches in Millfield

Peterborough City Council Leader John Holdich and Corporate Director for Resources Peter Carpenter were at the forefront of drawing up the city council's budget plans.

Opinion: ‘Fighting covid and balancing books’

The Weston Homes Stadium

Date set for sale of Peterborough United ground back to club from council

Rebecca Stephens, CityFibre City Manager for Peterborough.

New investment will take superfast broadband into Glinton and Eye

An example of rapid Covid testing

Opinion: ‘Hopeful for the weeks ahead’

Final farewell to popular Peterborough dance teacher takes place

The new service launched today

New Peterborough 'orbital' bus route starts today

The roadmap out of lockdown has been laid out by the government.

Opinion: ‘A little more hope for the future...’

Plans for ARU Peterborough.

Planning application goes in for Peterborough university Research and Developmen...

The Towns Fund bid includes a bridge over the River Nene

Opinion: ‘10 reasons to be proud of Peterborough’

What the hub might look like

Plans revealed for new Peterborough library hub in TK Maxx building

Peterborough City Council Leader John Holdich and Corporate Director for Resources Peter Carpenter.

Opinion: ‘Financial support for council is welcome’

Dereck Brown and Edna Brown at their dance studio.

Tributes paid to popular Peterborough dance teacher who taught the city to dance

Some councillors are spending their CLF funding on the laptops for schools scheme

Many Peterborough councillors plan to use community money to help fund laptops f...

1,000 laptops have been purchased.

Opinion: ‘The pandemic has changed our daily lives and been particularly hard fo...

Shoppers outside Serpentine Green.

New Peterborough bus route linking Hampton, the Ortons and city hospital to begi...

Cllr John Holdich had his jab last week

Opinion: ‘Immunisation is gathering pace’

Cllr John Holdich had his jab last week

Peterborough council leader praises vaccine staff as he gets COVID jab