Nick Sandford is unconvinced that awarding itself titles will help Peterborough in its green aspirations. Broadcast at 07:20 on Tuesday 28th September 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Category: Conversations
Energy Talk
Marco Cereste Leader of Peterborough City Council and owner of Peterborough Renewable Energy Limited sets out his plans to make Peterborough the environment capital of the world, and totally self-sufficient in energy within five years.
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Street Cleaning Staff Cuts
Having already instituted a charge for bulky waste collections, Council hopes to save more money by cutting the street cleaning staff they hire through an agency, but many are critical of their priorities.
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The Franchising of Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Last night was the final public meeting into the franchising of Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The BBC’s Samantha Dalton was there. Continue reading “The Franchising of Hinchingbrooke Hospital”
Nick Sandford on Coalition and on Budget Cuts for 2011
Responding to Marco Cereste’s earlier interview on how the Council intends to weather the approaching financial storm, Peterborough Liberal Democrat Nick Sandford spells out the way that a democratic coalition government works, and calls for an open debate on cuts at a neighbourhood level.
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Marco Cereste on Budget Cuts for 2011
Peterborough Council Leader Marco Cereste looks forward to the expected cuts in central government funding, confirms that £12 million is a huge amount of cash, and pins his hopes on more housebuilding, Government grants for social housing, and the consequent increase in the ratepaying population, together with inward business investment to help boost the Council’s coffers, alongside some talk of renewable energy. Continue reading “Marco Cereste on Budget Cuts for 2011”
Darren Fower: In Defence of Nick Clegg and the Coalition
Paul Stainton talks to Darren Fower Leader of the Peterborough Liberal Democrat Party ahead of the speech expected from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg at the Liberal Democrat Conference today. Continue reading “Darren Fower: In Defence of Nick Clegg and the Coalition”
Conservative Councillor Speaks Out
Conservative councillor Mike Fletcher is losing patience with his Party’s ruling group on Peterborough City Council. Continue reading “Conservative Councillor Speaks Out”