A Smaller Council for Peterborough

Independent councillor Charles Swift tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton why he thinks that half the councillors should be sacked. Broadcast at 08:13 on Thursday 8th July 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Independent councillor Charles Swift tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton why he thinks that half the councillors should be sacked. Broadcast at 08:13 on Thursday 8th July 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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A Song for Peterborough City Council

Local musicians Punky Rebel Media have released an album which features a song plainly expressing their opinion of the current Peterborough City Council. This interview with two band members was broadcast at 08:55 on Friday 2nd July 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough. The interviewer is Paul Stainton.

Local musicians Punky Rebel Media have released an album which features a song plainly expressing their opinion of the current Peterborough City Council. This interview with two band members Simon Stabler and Chris Howard was broadcast at 08:55 on Friday 2nd July 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough. The interviewer is Paul Stainton.
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Peterborough’s Creator Predicts a Standstill on Development

The former Head of the Peterborough New Town Development Corporation thinks that ambitious plans to redesign large parts of Peterborough city centre must be put on hold for the duration of the current economic crisis. This interview was broadcast at 08:10 on Monday 21st June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

The former Head of the Peterborough New Town Development Corporation thinks that ambitious plans to redesign large parts of Peterborough city centre must be put on hold for the duration of the current economic crisis. This interview was broadcast at 08:10 on Monday 21st June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Posh Stadium Hopes and Charles Swift the Realist

On Friday the Leader of Peterborough City Council expressed his hopes that money could be found for many major projects to improve Peterborough, including the redevelopment of the football stadium. Posh supporters say this is an urgent need, but Independent councillor Charles Swift says we must face up to the reality of the financial situation. These interviews were broadcast at 07:15 on Monday 21st June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

On Friday the Leader of Peterborough City Council expressed his hopes that money could be found for many major projects to improve Peterborough, including the redevelopment of the football stadium. Posh supporters say this is an urgent need, but Independent councillor Charles Swift says we must face up to the reality of the financial situation. These interviews were broadcast at 07:15 on Monday 21st June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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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 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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Darren Fower on Peterborough City Council and Consultants

Darren Fower LibDem Leader on Peterborough City Council talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about the delaying of a requested answer to questions about the value for money of Peterborough City Council’s £12 million annual spend on consultants. Broadcast at 08:20 on Thursday 10th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Darren Fower LibDem Leader on Peterborough City Council talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about the delaying of a requested answer to questions about the value for money of Peterborough City Council’s £12 million annual spend on consultants. Broadcast at 08:20 on Thursday 10th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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John Bridge Welcomes a Carpark for the Royal Mail Site Peterborough.

John Bridge welcomes plans to set out another car park close to the railway station on the site of the former Royal Mail Sorting Office. Broadcast at 07:28 on Wednesday 9th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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