Opportunity Peterborough

This image shows how part of the regenerated Station Quarter in Peterborough could appear once completed

​Developers see £1bn vision for future of city

The Smart Manufacturing Alliance Ltd is set to be wound up.

Council to wind up company after £715k used to start it

Mark Jackson, partner at Azets, reveals the findings of the Greater Peterborough Business Survey 2024 to business people in Peterborough

Growing number of firms optimistic for the year ahead

Guest at the Opportunity Peterborough meeting to help shape the city's growth plans. And the cover of Peterborough City Council's regeneration prospectus, left.

Business leaders help shape city growth

The Guildhall stands in Peterborough's Cathedral Square

Guildhall could be transformed into performance space or tourist centre

Peterborough's economic growth over the next three years is forecast to outpace the rest of the region. Inset Peterborough MP Paul Bristow, above, and Tom Hennessy, chief executive of Opportunity Peterborough.

City's economic growth to be best in region

Peterborough has been named as the top commuter town for Londoners.

City named as best value ‘commuter town’ for Londoners

Peterborough Town Hall

Peterborough council to end contract with Serco

Neil Darwin, former Chief Executive of Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP.

Deyton Bell Managing Director joins the Institute of Economic Development Board

This image shows how the Station Quarter development in Peterborough could appear

​New bid to attract investors into city

Representatives of the Bondholder Dinner's sponsor AEPG with Peterborough City Council leader Councillor Wayne Fitzgerald

​Hundreds attend celebration of business at Peterborough Cathedral

The Lynch Wood Business Park in Peterborough

​New look business hub is ‘sign of confidence’ in city

Matt Gladstone, chief executive of Peterborough City Council, is urging businesses and individual to make sure they contribute to the review of Peterborough's Local Plan.

Council chief’s plea to all to take part in development review

New figures from the Department of Work and Pensions shows Jobcentres in Peterborough have almost 1,000 vacancies on offer. Opportunity Peterborough boss Tom Hennessy, inset, says this reflects a general feeling of optimism among city business leaders.

More than 900 jobs vacancies across the city

The collapse of Carzam in Peterborough was one of the most high profile business collapses during 2019 to 2022.

City firms bounce back after pandemic lockdowns

Peterborough City Council is in the running for the 'Most Improved' council award.

PCC could be UK's 'most improved' council

The council will find out if it has been victorious in June.

Ben Jones

Peterborough City Council is bringing several services back in house

Council 'ends headlong rush to outsource'

Peterborough Telegraph Business Excellence Awards 2022. Simon Weston with Matt Gladstone, Wayne Fitzgerald and Carole Hughes

Opinion: Have your say on our budget for next year

Peterborough City Council leader Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald.

Shake up for Peterborough's economic development organisation

New figures show Peterborough's night time economy is bouncing back after Covid and is well placed to get through the cost of living crisis.

Peterborough's night time economy expected to overcome impact of Covid

Concerns are growing that while the number of people out of work in Peterborough is falling, the number of vacancies is thought to be at record levels.

Vacancies hit new high as jobless numbers fall in Peterborough

Peterborough has lost out in the battle to be chosen as the home of the new GB Railways headquarters.

Peterborough bid to be HQ for new GB Railways hits the buffers

Peterborough Train Station,, which will be at the heart of the city's planned Station Quarter, which could also be the home of the Great British Railways HQ.

High hopes for Peterborough's bid to be home for new rail operator

Peterborough economic development company, Opportunity Peterborough's chief executive Tom Hennessy says a leading international company is seriously considering a relocation to Peterborough in a move that could create up to 450 jobs.

Efforts are under way to entice a big employer to relocate to Peterborough

Wildwood in Peterborough which is to attend a Hospitality and Leisure Jobs Fair to recruit staff. EMN-210320-172253001

Concerns for 18 to 24-year-olds as Universal Credit claims rise

This image shows how the Hilton Garden Inn will appear once completed. EMN-220323-120517005

Still to be built Peterborough hotel is already attracting bookings

Peterborough Railway Station. EMN-211220-115650005

Great British Railways HQ could be at heart of £43m gateway station development

Ambitious plans to make Peterborough the home of the new Great British Railways have been submitted to national transport chiefs.

Paul Grinnell

Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free-to-attend three-day family-friendly festival kickstarting the summer season in the city on the weekend beginning May 13 this year.

More details announced about festival coming to Peterborough this summer

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands officially opens the Queensgate Shopping Centre in 1982.

Peterborough’s Queensgate shopping centre celebrates its 40th anniversary

Aerial pix of factories at Alwalton Hill, Peterborough. EMN-200905-170529009

Peterborough logistics firms at sharp end of national labour shortage, according...

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Huge festival of celebration and thanks to be held in Peterborough

Matt Gladstone, the new CEO of Peterborough City Council EMN-220902-152717009

Peterborough City Council boss hits out at city’s low paid warehouse jobs image

Matt Gladstone, the new chief executive of Peterborough City Council. EMN-220902-152516009

Peterborough City Council’s chief executive underlines key role of businesses fo...

Peterborough Railway Station. EMN-200518-153250009

Full steam ahead on bid to bring jobs-creating Great British Railways HQ to Pete...

John Korchak

Entrepreneurs in Peterborough shrug off pandemic as new company registrations so...

How the development at Delta Park might appear.

Manufacturer to create more than 250 jobs with move to Peterborough

L-R: Gareth Norman, Bean Around café; Cllr Steve Allen, Deputy Leader of Peterborough City Council; Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald, Leader of Peterborough City Council (centre); Tom Hennessy, Chief Executive of Opportunity Peterborough; Mark Broadhead, Chair of Peterborough Positive; Rebecca Stephens, Business Board member.

Business leaders see how Peterborough has benefited from Growth Fund investment

Continental market stall-holders at Bridge Street. EMN-210917-154139009

Peterborough named as fourth most entrepreneurial in UK

Peterborough City Council leader Wayne Fitzgerald. EMN-211015-134641009

Peterborough tax payers shoulder heavier burden of costs of city services

Peterborough City Council leader Wayne Fitzgerald with Cabinet member for finance Cllr Andy Coles with the council's Budget proposals. EMN-211015-134641009

Sale of hydrotherapy pool and city cleansing cuts planned as Peterborough City C...

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Visitor numbers to Peterborough city centre rise above pre-Covid mark

Businesses can apply for a pavement licence

Peterborough businesses urged to apply for pavement trading licences

3D printing experts Photocentric.

New venture launched to secure multi-million pound rise in productivity and jobs...

John Lewis at Queensgate EMN-210324-141206009

Retailing giant John Lewis reaffirms its decision to shut its Peterborough Queen...

Peterborough City Centre. EMN-200425-161601009

New commercially-driven push planned to raise Peterborough’s tourism numbers

XL Displays chief executive Joanne Bass. EMN-180630-003400009

Do you have a great business idea? Then take a look at this support package for ...

Aerial view of new factories going up at Alwalton Hill. EMN-200905-170529009

Peterborough warehouse costs hit record high as firms stay in the UK

Peterborough United's Weston Homes Stadium. EMN-201030-170609009

Posh promotion is a ‘game changer’ for Peterborough economy

'Cafe Culture' is set to arrive in Peterborough next week

Peterborough cafe, bar and restaurant owners ready to welcome back people to cit...

John Lewis

Opinion: ‘Why John Lewis closure won’t halt city growth’

John Lewis at Queensgate, Peterborough. EMN-210324-141206009

New taskforce to make Peterborough a must-see visitor destination

John Lewis at Queensgate EMN-210324-141206009

‘There will be life in Peterborough after John Lewis’, proclaims veteran busines...

John Lewis staff eight years ago enjoy an annual bonus of 17%. This year, for the first time, the bonus has been axed. ENGEMN00120130703094547

Counting the cost of a John Lewis exit from Peterborough

Tom Hennessy, chief executive of Opportunity Peterborough

Peterborough development company ‘delivers £150 for every £1 invested’

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Joint agency taskforce opens up new employment for hundreds of former Debenhams ...