A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 7th July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
Topics:
In the wake of Government’s decision to cancel funding for the remaining school building improvement schemes concerns are expressed over adequate usable space for the rising intake.
Peterborough City Council come under fire over their policy of removing shrubs and replacing them with grass.
Anglian Water report no problems despite the dry weather. A hosepipe ban is not currently necessary.
In order to ensure funding for maintenance Peterborough Cathedral has launched a scheme whereby people can adopt one of the stones in the fabric of the building and receive a certificate and greetings card to that effect. Prices start at £25.
On the fifth anniversary of the London bombings a former press officer for Muslim Council of Britain has edited together a book on the subject.
A local magistrate comments on community sentences following Justice Secretary’s move to replace short prison sentences with community service.
Queen addressed the General Assembly.
Headteachers will be given more disciplinary powers and teachers under investigation will be granted anonymity.
The Public Sector Pensions Commission says pensions are unaffordable.
The Royal College of Nursing believes it has discovered that 10,000 NHS jobs are marked for closure.
Geoff Stebbings slams Peterborough Council for removing shrub habitats.
Weather:
A dry start with sunny spells before turning cloudier with a chance of an afternoon shower. Highs of 23C 73F. Pollen index is high.
Interviewees:
Luke Pagliaro Stanground Pupil.
Nick Sandford LibDem Cllr Peterborough City Council.
Cliff Walker Chair Peterborough Magistrtaes Bench.
Mel Collins Assistant Director for Learning and Skills Peterborough City Council.
Sarah Rowland Anglian Water Group.
Reverend Richard Cattle Peterborough City Council.
Murtaza Shibli Book Editor.
Jeff Stebbings Garden Answers Magazine.
Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather:Steve Sweston
Phones: Kerry Devine.
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