Mayor

Last year’s winner, Caroline Avnit, Photo: Scott Coe

Search is on for Stamford's Poet Laureate

David Boden

Digital single and return tickets are now available for local bus travel

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson signs a decision notice to go ahead with bus franchising in the region Photo: CPCA

‘Stepping down as mayor was not a decision I wanted to make’

Lorna Dupré, Lib Dem Mayoral Candidate

Political View: It's a 'No' to road charging for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

Local fire fighting heroes taking part in community event

Care home welcomes the fire fighting heroes for community coffee morning

Bus franchising will take place in Cambridgeshire

Mayor confirms bus franchising will go ahead

County council elections will take place in Cambridgeshire this year

County Council elections to take place despite postponements across the country

Bus franchising was given approval at the meeting

Mayor to make decision on bus franchising as board gives approval

Performances

Chinese New Year Celebration 2025

Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Dr Nik Johnson Photo: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Mayor recommended to go ahead with bus franchising scheme in Cambridgeshire

The Mayoral section of your council tax bill has been frozen

Mayoral share of council tax frozen but concern raised over deliver bus services

Launch of the Peterborough Cathedral in Crisis Appeal - Dennis Jones, Mayor of Peterborough Marco Cereste, Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes, Dean of Peterborough Cathedral Very Revd Christopher Dalliston, Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambs and Pboro, North West Cambs MP Sam Carling and Faustina Yang representative of the Chinese Community. Photo: David Lowndes.

Civic leaders rally to support Peterborough Cathedral during crisis

Dr Johnson visits Cadent

Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough visits Cadent apprentices

Campaigners, including Councillor Raja Sabeel Ahmed, with one of the sets of speed bumps aimed to increase safety on Mayor's Walk

WATCH: Delight as speed bumps installed on Mayor's Walk in Peterborough

The funding will help tackle potholes in the city

Mayor welcomes extra funding for roads in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

Enjoying the celebrations at Primrose Hill Care Home

103-year-old Betty Horner celebrates the festivities at special Christmas party ...
103-year-old Betty Horner was amongst those celebrating the festivities at a special Christmas party and fundraiser attended by the Mayor of Huntingdon.
Laura Bell

Revd Richard Coles left, pictured with Peterborough Mayor Cllr Marco Cereste.

From the jungle to Peterborough - Richard Coles supports Mayor's charities

Darren Roe

Bus passengers in Peterborough set to still travel for just £2

Peterborough City Council leader Cllr Dennis Jones says he cannot give any guarantees that the Lido will reopen if it is mothballed as part of cost cutting decisions

Council will not guarantee reopening of Lido if ‘mothballed’

Anger voiced at plans to ‘mothball’ Lido

Campaigners outside of Woodston Library.

Uncertain future for library despite council meeting

George Simons.

Tributes paid to 'caring' former Mayor of Peterborough

Thousands have signed up for the Tiger pass

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

Paul, with over 50% of the votes cast was the clear winner; with his excellent campaigning record convincing those in the hall he would be a candidate who will be able to harness support across the county.

Political View: Why I believe our fortunes are on the up in Peterborough

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

Paul Bristow will be the Conservative candidate for Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Ex MP Paul Bristow returns to local politics - as Tory candidate for Mayor

Time is running out to have your say on the future of Peterborough's bus services

Last stop to make voice heard on bus services’ future
Consultation ends on November 20
Paul Grinnell

The Reverend Richard Coles (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby / Getty Images for St John Ambulance).

TV's Richard Coles to launch book in Peterborough

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Autumn Budget: Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough welcomes investments

Alan Owen and Malcolm Smith laying a wreath

IN PICTURES: Memorials to those who took part in nuclear programme unveiled

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Thorpe Primary School in Netherton unveils its new £150k Early Years Outdoor Learning Area.

GALLERY: New £150k play area opened at Thorpe Primary School

Paddington was popular with visitors to the centre

WATCH: Paddington Bear welcomed to city - but Mayor gets sandwich order wrong

Dancing on stage.

IN PICTURES: Peterborough holds event to mark World Mental Health Day

Cllr Alan Dowson at the Central Park memorial stone to remember Christmas Island nuclear tests

WATCH: Ex-Mayor's harrowing memories of A-bomb tests - as plaque placed in park

Nabil Ilahi and the Peterborough Prime team.

First event to celebrate World Mental Health Day comes to city centre

Organisers say the fair is the biggest ever in Peterborough

IN PICTURES: Bridge Fair gets underway with a bang despite heavy rain

B&DWC - The Mayor giving a talk at the event

Cambridgeshire homebuilder supports Mayor’s day out

Relay for Life event at the Embankment track.

In Pictures: Relay for Life 2024

Opening of new Eco Data Centre at Sibson, Peterborough, with from left, owner Mike Richardson, North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling, Mayor of Peterborough Marco Cereste, Mayoress Maddalena Cereste and Carmelina Santoro from DSM.

IN PICTURES: New eco-friendly data centre celebrates opening

Whittlesey Festival, The Royal British Legion Band and Corp of Drums from Romford

Forterra helps fund the Whittlesey Festival

A lovely aerial view of the festival from St Mary's Church tower.

In Pictures: Whittlesey Festival 2024

Welcoming the Mayor Sidney Imafidon to the summer fete

Rose Lodge and the Mayor bring the local community together with summer fete

An impression of what the Station Quarter might look like

Mayor insists Station Quarter will happen after plan given ‘amber’ risk rating

Scenes from last year's Whittlesey Festival

A festival of family fun to take over Whittlesey

The Whittlesey Festival, RBL Band Romford

Forterra helps fund a fun day out at The Whittlesey Festival

Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Chance to quiz Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

The consultation was launched on Wednesday (August 14).

Residents asked how to reform bus services

Former Mayor Nick Sandford presents a cheque to Deafblind UK and PECT.

Mayor raised over £24k for charity in year of office

Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor Marco Cereste gets helpful hints and tips from staff members, Adrian White and Helen Janczarek at Sue Ryder’s Eye Shop.

Expanded Sue Ryder shop relaunches with new workshop

10th anniversary celebrations of the Hampton Tiddlers play group at Hampton Vale Community Centre with Faustina Yang (front row, second from right), Mayor of Peterborough Marco Cereste (back row, with chain) and Deputy Lieutenant, Karen Daber (back row, far right)

Volunteer-run children’s play group in Hampton celebrates 10th anniversary

Mayor of Peterborough Marco Cereste was special guest at Jack Hunt's annual Diversity Day celebrations.

Pupils and staff celebrate Diversity Day at Jack Hunt School

Werrington Lodge Care Home

Lord Mayor Marco visits Peterborough care home

The Mayor meeting our residents

Cherry Blossom care home summer party

'Fly the Flag' ceremony at Town Hall

In pictures: Town Hall ceremony marks Armed Forces Week