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Operation Retain a Success

Chief Inspector Mick Bruce from Cambridgeshire Constabular tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton that Operation Retain pre-empting weekend violent disorder in the city centre has cut crime by 40%. Broadcast at 07:15 on Monday 28th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Chief Inspector Mick Bruce from Cambridgeshire Constabular tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton that Operation Retain pre-empting weekend disorder in the city centre has cut crime by 40%. Broadcast at 07:15 on Monday 28th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Cathedral Square Fountains Yearly Cost Final Estimate

Gavin Elsey Cabinet Member for Regional and Business Management Peterborough City Council reports back to explain why the estimated maintenance costs for the Cathedral Square fountains have doubled from £15,000 per annum to £30,000. Broadcast at 08:38 on Monday 28th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Peterborough Heritage Festival Weekend

Stewart Orme from Peterborough Museum and Charles Taylor Dean of Peterborough talk to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about the varied events that make up the Heritage Festival weekend. Broadcast at 08:29 on Monday 28th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Stewart Orme from Peterborough Museum and Charles Taylor Dean of Peterborough talk to the BBC’s Paul Stainton in a chaotic fashion about the varied events that make up the Heritage Festival weekend. Broadcast at 08:29 on Monday 28th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Hugh Sherwood and John Bridge on the World Cup Spending Spree

Hugh Sherwood from Charters Bar and John Bridge from Peterborough Chamber of Commerce keep their chins up despite England’s exit from the World Cup and a probable end to the boost in business that came with it. Broadcast at 08:10 on Monday 28th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

John Holdich on Bilingual Learners

John Holdich Cabinet Member for Education on Peterborough City Council reflects on recent statistics documenting the number of pupils in Peterborough’s schools who have English as their second language. Broadcast at 07:36 on Friday 25th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Unison on Police Budget Cuts

John Toomey Regional Organiser for Unison in the Eastern Region tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton that excessive cuts to the police budget are unacceptable. Broadcast at 07:10 on Friday 25th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Voyage to Hollywood Cinema at the Voyager School

The Voyager School have begun using their theatre as a community cinema, which could prove to be a popular move, since the price is a lot cheaper than the Showcase Cinema, and the journey is a lot more convenient for local families. In future the venue could host live acts and act as a replacement for the Cresset Theatre, currently under threat. Louise Hill from the School talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about their new venture, which they have called “Voyage to Hollywood”. Broadcast at 08:38 on Thursday 24th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

John Holdich on Travellers in Castor

Peterborough City Council has plans to stop up a road in Castor currently occupied by travellers, when land ownership, means of access to farm fields, and service issues have been fully established. Conservative Councillor John Holdich explains to the BBC’s Paul Stainton what the latest position is. Broadcast at 08:10 on Thursday June 24th 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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