Peterborough News 18th June 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 18th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 18th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
A growth conference aimed at attracting inward investment went well according to Council Leader.
The East of England Show starts today and features historic vehicles and farm implements. 10,000 expected.
Another bout of street drinking is planned for tonight’s World Cup match between England and Argentina.
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Peterborough News 17th June 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 17th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 17th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
In an effort to get some of Peterborough’s stalled projects moving forward Council hosts a conference for potential inward investors at the Great Northern Railway Hotel today.
Anglian Water launches “Pay as you Flow” aiming to meter Peterborough residents’ water usage.
Next Wednesday 23rd June 2010 school dinners will be from a multicultural menu of themed World Cup meals.
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Halfords Tour Reaction

Andy Burrows goes out and about in the streets of Peterborough to enjoy the Halfords Tour Series Cycle Race and talk to the people and the powers. Annette Joyce Head of City Operations at Peterborough City Council joins Paul in the studio. Broadcast at 07:10 on Wednesday 16th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Andy Burrows goes out and about in the streets of Peterborough to enjoy the Halfords Tour Series Cycle Race and talk to the people and the powers. Annette Joyce Head of City Operations at Peterborough City Council joins Paul in the studio. Broadcast at 07:10 on Wednesday 16th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Unison Opposes Unjust Cuts

Dave Prentis from Unison tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton that they do not intend to accept widespread cuts imposed by central government on public services and public sector pay and conditions, and suggests they look elsewhere for savings. Broadcast at 08:33 on Wednesday 16th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Dave Prentis from Unison tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton that they do not intend to accept widespread cuts imposed by central government on public services and public sector pay and conditions, and suggests they look elsewhere for savings. Broadcast at 08:33 on Wednesday 16th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Peterborough News 16th June 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 16th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 16th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
The Halfords Cycle Tour went well with an estimated attendance of 9,000 and hopes of a regular slot.
Council warn that cuts of £3.8 million are inevitable in the current budget year.
230 RSA jobs are confirmed today as part of a Get a Better Job Day at the Great Northern Railway Hotel.
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Lottery Inquiry into PECT Sculpture Commission

The debate continues between Hugh Cripps from Peterborough Environment City Trust and Robert Erskine creator of the Power Rhythm Sculpture over the commission and subsequent handling of the sculpture as unconfirmed reports claim that the National Lottery will inquire into the facts. It is widely reported that PECT received £100,000 for the scupture and paid the sculptor £11,000 for the work which cost £35,000 in total. The following interview with Robert Erskine was broadcast at 07:20 on 2nd June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Andy Gall on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and includes a statement from PECT.

The debate continues between Hugh Cripps from Peterborough Environment City Trust and Robert Erskine creator of the Power Rhythm Sculpture over the commission and subsequent handling of the sculpture as unconfirmed reports claim that the National Lottery will inquire into the facts. It is reported that PECT received £100,000 for the sculpture and paid the artist £11,000 for the work which cost £35,000 in total. The following interview with Robert Erskine was broadcast at 07:20 on 2nd June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Andy Gall on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and includes a statement from PECT.
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Peterborough News 15th June 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Tuesday 15th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Tuesday 15th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Council urges shopkeepers to open late for the Halfords Cycle Tour event today. Some report business down on the day.
Dobbies Garden Centres will apply to open a store in Hampton mentioning 120 new jobs forecast.
Council approves plans to create 500+ new homes on the Hospital site despite serious traffic concerns.
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