Mayor

Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor’s breach of conduct a ‘tragedy’

Standing room only in Cathedral Square.

Huge crowds watch Eastenders star switch on Peterborough's Christmas lights

Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has apologised for his conduct but Paul Bristow MP feels he should resign.

Opinion: Wrong to keep report findings private

Pathfinder House, Huntingdon - meeting place of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Auditors warned 'inappropriate culture' could affect Combined Authority

Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA)

'Implausible' mayor didn't know about ex-employee's behaviour, report says

Guests at the Mayor's Caribbean evening.

Caribbean evening held to support Mayor's charities

Mayor of Peterborough Cllr Nick Sandford insists that Paston Farm community centre should not even be considered for sale.

Mayor insists at risk community centre should not even be considered for sale

Gill and Trevor Atkinson from Gilly's Emporium

Mayor opens Cathedral's Christmas Market as festive season officially begins

Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Third time lucky for the Mayor’s plan to improve transport in Peterborough?

The market opens tomorrow at Peterborough Cathedral

Peterborough Christmas set to begin with fabulous festive market at Cathedral

Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Mayor apologises for his actions after two year investigation

Mayor of Peterborough Cllr Nick Sandford

Opinion: Proud of our democracy in action

The ticket office at March station is at threat of closure.

Rail ticket offices saved in 'victory for good sense'

City of Peterborough Swimmers with Peterborough MP Paul Bristow outside the Regional Pool

Call for council to save Peterborough's Regional Pool

Mayor of Peterborough Nick Sandford opens the Bridge Fair at the Embankment . Taking the wheel of one of the dodgems.

Opinion: Some serious business and fun attending mayoral duties

The Mayor Nick Sandford and Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh with guests

Mayor's fundraising dinner at Nepalese restaurant
City centre restaurant Gurkha Durbaar hosted a special curry night to boost funds for the Mayor of Peterborough’s charities this week.

High Sheriff Bharatkumar Khetani and his wife Pretty with Dean of Peterborough Cathedral Very Revd Christopher Dalliston.

Large turnout for High Sheriff's special justice service

Sean and Heidi Ruggles with the Mayor of Whittlesey Councillor Kay Mayor, centre, outside the new Bee Green Be Mobile shop in Whittlesey

Couple open mobility aids shop in Whittlesey

Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper at Peterborough Rail Station with Peterborough MP Paul Bristow and Council leader Wayne Fitzgerald

Opinion: Our potential is there for all to see

"I will maintain my tough stance in rejecting the Labour Mayor’s policy of congestion and other punitive charges particularly aimed at motorists"

Opinion: Tough stance on road charge threat

An angry exchange of letters between Combined Authority Mayor Nik Johnson, left, and Peterborough MP Paul Bristow, right, above, and Peterborough City Council leader Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald, right, below.

War of words in row over Peterborough’s new bus depot

Peterborough MP Paul Bristow, right, has vowed to raise £200,000 for an electric bus depot feasibility study after Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor Dr Nik Johnson, suspended a £200,000 payment for the study after the authority's transport strategy was vetoed by Peterborough City Council leader Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald.

MP vows to find £200k for bus station after political row

Mayor Nik Johnson walking alongside the A1, like many residents are forced to do without a bus.

Mayor pledges to help 'isolated' communities left without bus

Last year's Bridge Fair attended by the Civic Party - including then Deputy Mayor Nick Sandford.

Opinion: Mayoral calendar is packed with important events

Hats in the air as students from University Centre Peterborough celebrate their degree success

New degree of success for UCP students

Bus services are being reviewed.

Majority of bus services 'performing well'

Vehicles pass by a sign indicating the new boundary of the LEZ and ULEZ expansion on August 29. Credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Opinion: I will continue my campaign against Labour’s war on motorists
This week London became the world’s largest pollution charging area, writes Peterborough MP Paul Bristow.

This caravan covered in ULEZ protest slogans was chained outside Sadiq Khan’s house in Tooting, London.

ULEZ ‘cash grab’ caravan dumped outside Sadiq Khan’s house

Mayor of Peterborough Nick Sandford (right) with former England fast bowler Andy Caddick.

Opinion: 'Peterborough is strong sporting city at so many different levels'

Jordan Gill, right, with Principal Richard Scott and Wisbech Mayor Peter Human

Boxer inspires students at awards night

Opinion: City is ready and open for business

Stagecoach have withdrawn the 36 service

Timetable revealed for minibus service that will replace 36 bus

A call has been made for Peterborough to be part of plans to create the UK's answer to the Silicon Valley, top; Peterborough MP Paul Bristow, lower right; and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor Dr Nik Johnson, lower left.

Plea for Peterborough to be part of UK Silicon Valley

MP Paul Bristow has called for more to be done to save the route

MP says 'minibus is not good enough' in plea to save number 36 service

Join my campaign to save the Number 36

Opinion: Why the Mayor needs to save the number 36

Taylor Swift has announced she is performing at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2024 as part of her UK Eras tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift Era’s tour: Every surprise song performed so far

Installation of Mayor of Peterborough Nick Sandford with Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh at Peterborough Cathedral. The procession from the Town Hall

Opinion: A busy but enjoyable time getting out and about being mayor

Mayor Nick Sandford and Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh meet staff at Peterborough City Hospital

Mayor celebrates NHS's 75th birthday with longest-serving staff

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift announces UK Eras tour dates with extra show

The he D Day Darlings singers, from left Jessica Hudson, Nichola Roberts and Louise Kindsvoter on Armed Forces Day in Cathedral Square, Peterborough

Hundreds attend Armed Forces Day celebration

Mayor of Peterborough Cllr Nick Sandford

Mayor to be re-sworn at next meeting after being given wrong words at ceremony

Mayor of Peterborough Nick Sandford with Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh take part in the procession from the Town Hall

Peterborough welcomes new Mayor with procession through city to Cathedral

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

Mayor of Peterborough Cllr Nick Sandford (middle) with Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh with guests at the official opening of the Lido.

Full Lido programme as pool officially opened

Geoff Ridgway was a long-standing councillor with a passion for charity and education

Tributes paid to 'thoughtful and caring' former mayor

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

Peterborough Mayor says he won't watch Coronation

1953 bunting out for the coronation of Elizabeth II

Looking Back: Remembering royal occasions

The Lib Dems will increase investment in our bus network to ensure that more residents have access to a reliable, regular, and environmentally friendly bus service

Local Elections 23: Transport needs to be sustainable and reliable

Some of the places where hauntings manifestations have been reported in Peterborough

14 haunted places in Peterborough - including Bull Hotel and Queensgate

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

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

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated

"It’s clear the CPCA is a failing authority. The question is where do they go from here?"

Opinion: Why the Combined authority is failing us

The mayoral precept was being proposed in response to the “pressure facing the Combined Authority across its supported bus services”.

'Lazy and wrong': Councillors debate £12 council tax hike over public transport

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Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees