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”
Peterborough News 22nd September 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 22nd September 2010.
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Peterborough City Council says it is planning for budget cuts of £9-12 million pounds next year.
48 GPs locally earn more than £100,000 pa. but few are willing to argue with that.
Today has been designated a car-free day in Peterborough and it remains to be seen what impact that may have.
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Citizen Power Peterborough
Graeme Clark works for Peterborough City Council on the Citizen Power Initiative. Here is his outline of the progress so far. Continue reading “Citizen Power Peterborough”
The North Westgate Story
This looks at the background to, and recent comment concerning, the long-awaited redevelopment of the North Westgate area of Peterborough City Centre. Continue reading “The North Westgate Story”
Peterborough News 9th September 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 9th September 2010.
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In an Experian survey on resiliance to the expected cuts in public spending Peterborough came 220th out of 324 cities. Government seems to be looking to Citizen Power Peterborough. A programme on the subject will be broadcast at 10:35pm on BBC1 this evening.
According to a study from Local Data Services on empty shops, Peterborough is the 12th best improver out of 150 cities polled. Improvement was only slight. Blackpool has a 30% vacancy rate. There is a clear North/South divide.
NHS Peterborough is keen to press on with handing responsibilities over to GP consortia. Small pilot projects will be running by the end of the year.
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Stewart Jackson and Growborough on Peterborough’s Image
As part of the ongoing debate surrounding recent negative publicity about Peterborough in the national press, Stewart Jackson MP and Rowen Squibb from Growborough talk to the BBC’s Andy Gall about what they feel needs to be done to improve the situation. Continue reading “Stewart Jackson and Growborough on Peterborough’s Image”
The Closure of St Anthony’s Church Fletton
The owners of St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Fletton which serves the Italian community have said it will be closed immediately due to safety concerns. A local councillor and the Leader of Peterborough City Council, both of Italian descent, speak to the BBC about the issue.
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