Nick Sandford

Paston Farm Community Centre.

Future on community centre under the spotlight

Housing construction under way in the city

Political View: How much bigger do we want Peterborough to get?

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey delivers his keynote speech at the Liberal Democrat autumn conference in Brighton (Picture: Carl Court)

Political View: We aim to be effective opposition

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

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

Labour celebrate their victory in Peterborough.

General Election 2024: Labour's Andrew Pakes elected as new Peterborough MP

Councillor Dennis Jones was voted in as Leader of the Council, pictured with Councillor Amjad Iqbal, Deputy Leader.

Town Hall View: Thank you, I am proud to lead

Mayor of Peterborough Marco Cereste and Deputy Mayor Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald.

Former council leaders installed as Peterborough's Mayor and Deputy

Sandi Toksvig in the XRP eXtended Reality Peterborough at ARU Peterborough

Opinion: University going from strength to strength

Wayne Fitzgerald, Chris Harper, Christian Hogg and Nicola Day will continue as leaders of their council groups

Party leaders re-elected across council groups

Labour celebrations at last week's count

Opinion: Turning the page on Tory chaos

Nick Sandford with mug that says 'Keep Calm During Your Election'

TikTok, ChatGPT and dodging the dress code: Nick Sandford's year as modern mayor

Nick Sandford and Gul Nawaz had served for more than two decades

Two long-serving councillors ousted in local elections

Mayor of Peterborough Nick Sandford and Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh with volunteers planting trees at a Tiny Forest at Hallfields Lane, Paston.

First Tiny Forests planted in Peterborough

Councillor Nick Sandford

Opinion: Our eight point plan for Peterborough

Mayor's charities curry evening at Gurkha Durbaar restaurant. Gillian Beasley, Mayor of Peterborough Nick Sandford, Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh, David Lowndes, Sue Magill, Ansar Ali, Namrata Devkota and Cllr Asif Shaheed.

Curry evening raises over £1000 for Mayor's charities

Peterborough's Town Hall

RAAC and asbestos found at Town Hall
Councillors have suggested turning part of the building into a museum or holding more weddings in the reception room
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Peterborough could see smaller black bins trialled

Opinion: Savings need to be investigated

Mayor Nick Sandford lays a wreath on behalf of the city to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at St John's Church.

Peterborough pauses to remember Holocaust Memorial Day

At the topping out ceremony at the ARU phase 3 building at Bishop's Road.

Town Hall View: Regeneration is all around us

The memorial plaque in St John's Square

City service to remember suffering of millions killed during The Holocaust

Mayor Nick Sandford in Peterborough Town Hall

Mayor says he tries to 'diffuse the tension' at fiery council debates

The curry night for the Mayor's charities held in October at Gurkha Durbaar.

Opinion: All are welcome to my Mayoral events

Major Tony Elsey representing the Royal British Legion and Mayor of Peterborough Nick Sandford laying wreaths.

Mayor lays wreath at war memorial to remember absent friends at Christmas

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

Opinion: A subtle but important difference

Cllr Alan Dowson was mayor last year, and carried out the ceremony in Bridge Street

Mayor to lay Christmas wreath at war memorial to remember the fallen

Standing room only in Cathedral Square.

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

Guests at the Mayor's Caribbean evening.

Caribbean evening held to support Mayor's charities
Councillor Nick Sandofrd has four designated charities during his year as Mayor of Peterborough.
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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

The market opens tomorrow at Peterborough Cathedral

Peterborough Christmas set to begin with fabulous festive market at Cathedral

The Last Post is sounded

WATCH: Peterborough falls silent for Armistice Day service

Mayor of Peterborough Cllr Nick Sandford

Opinion: Proud of our democracy in action

Dancers Hiranya and Sharanya Kodukulla.

Large Diwali celebrations planned in Peterborough

The Durga Puja Autumn Festival at Longthorpe Village Hall.

Hundreds attend Bengali Cultural Association of Peterborough celebrations

The Peterborough School at Peterborough Cathedral

The Peterborough School Speech Day 2023

One of the organisers Bernadetta Omondi speaks to the crowds.

Special event celebrates Black History Month

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

From left, Mayoress of Peterborough Cllr Bella Saltmarsh, Peterborough City Council leader Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald, Mayor of Peterborough Cllr Nick Sandford, Accent Director of Strategy and Growth Sarah Ireland, Accent CEO Paul Dolan and Accent Chief Operating Officer Julie Wittich

New homes for families and couples in need

Mayor of Peterborough Nick Sandford and Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh at the opening of the play area

Pupils get to grips with new outdoor play area at city school

A bird's eye view of the Embankment.

GALLERY: All the fun of the fair arrives in Peterborough

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

Opinion: Mayoral calendar is packed with important events

Sheila Scott (1948-2023) being presented the Freedom of the City by Peter Hiller and Gilliam Beasley

Peterborough council holds minute’s silence for ‘much admired’ councillor

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

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

Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh cuts the ribbon to open the new centre along with Mayor Nick Sandford (left).

Goldhay Arts centre celebrates opening

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

Top: PCML Group were crowned top fundraisers. Bottom: Smurfit Kappa Dragons from Whittlesey packaging manufacturers, Smurfit Kappa, take gold in the Champions finale

Supporters help raise thousands for local hospice at Dragon Boat Festival

Norwood primary school pupils taking part in the Country Dance Festival at The Peterborough School.

The Peterborough School hosts country dancing Festival

The city council will be trialling a new approach to pot holes

Opinion: Politics isn't easy but we're getting on with key work

New Mayor of Peterborough councillor Nick Sandford

Opinion: Championing the city and reaching out to its diverse communities

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

Liberal Democrat councillor Nick Sandford

Local Elections 23: Climate change remains a priority

Liberal Democrat councillor Nick Sandford

Local Elections 23: Our eight point plan for Peterborough

100-year-old Iris Taylor celebrates her birthday at Hampton Grove Care Home with singer Gabriella, Deputy Mayor Nick Sandford, Deputy Mayoress Bella Saltmarsh and staff Deb Day and Krzysztof Krzyszfofika

Peterborough care home receives 500 cards for resident's 100th birthday