Growborough on Opportunity Peterborough

Rowen Squibb from Growborough talks about getting value for money when promoting Peterborough. Broadcast at 08:15 on Wednesday 30th June in the Paul Stainton Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Rowen Squibb from Growborough talks about getting value for money when promoting Peterborough. Broadcast at 08:15 on Wednesday 30th June in the Paul Stainton Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Peterborough News 30th June 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 30th 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 30th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
East Coast Main Line cancels plans to limit the number of rush-hour trains calling at Peterborough. Opportunity Peterborough take the credit.
East of England Development Agency will be scrapped.
Doomed EEDA Chair says business will suffer when they go.
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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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Opportunity Peterborough on Going Forward

Neil Darwin from Opportunity Peterborough talks to the BBC’s Andy Burrows about their current strategy, on the day that the fountains were turned on in Cathedral Square. Broadcast at 16:19 on Tuesday 1st June 2010 in the Drivetime Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Neil Darwin from Opportunity Peterborough talks to the BBC’s Andy Burrows about their current strategy, on the day that the fountains were turned on in Cathedral Square. Broadcast at 16:19 on Tuesday 1st June 2010 in the Drivetime Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

ANDY: We’ll just stay with the fountains in Cathedral Square for just a moment though, because as we were talking the other side of the travel, the fountains were turned on today after months of work. And before we came on the air I spoke to Neil Darwin. He’s the Director of Economic Development with Opportunity Peterborough. That’s the company charged with rejuvenating the city. And I asked him how significant today’s event is to the future of Peterborough.

DARWIN: In terms of what’s been happening today, I think they’re a massive boost for the city. What we do know is that investors do like to have a good look around the city before they relocate anywhere. And having something as prestigious as the fountains is extremely good news for the city.
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Peterborough News 26th May 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 26th May 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 26th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
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Peterborough News 25th May 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Tuesday 25th May 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 25th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
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Chief Executive resigns at Opportunity Peterborough

John Bridge Chairman at Opportunity Peterborough talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about recent criticism and planned changes following the resignation of their Chief Executive Steve Compton. Broadcast at 07:55 on Wednesday 19th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

John Bridge Chairman at Opportunity Peterborough talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about recent criticism and planned changes following the resignation of their Chief Executive Steve Compton. Broadcast at 07:55 on Wednesday 19th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

STAINTON: The other big story this morning is that the Chief Executive of Opportunity Peterborough Steve Compton has resigned. The regeneration company has recently been criticised for not doing enough to promote the city by Stewart Jackson, Chris Haworth also, from Carter Jonas, blaming politicians. John Bridge is the Chairman of Opportunity Peterborough. He joins us this morning. Morning John.
BRIDGE: Yes good morning Paul.
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Peterborough News May 19th 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 19th May 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 19th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Opportunity Peterborough under fire announce the departure of their Chief Executive Steve Compton.
Peterborough crime is down by 5.5% thanks to Operation Alert.
A piece of political graffiti has appeared at the top of the Norwich and Peterborough building.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England call for a Green Belt to protect Peterborough from developers.
Peterborough Garden Park’s official opening: The Countess of Wessex is confirmed.
Peterborough Library promotes reading for National Adult Learners’ Week.
The new Independent Mayor for Peterborough includes a new war memorial amongst his charities.
Liberal Democrats report a geographic bias in the makeup of the new Peterborough City Council Cabinet.
ASBAH have some Peterborough United FC shirts available on sale for a good cause.

Interviewees:
Paul Fulwood Police Superintendent.
Sally-Ann Jackson Council for the Protection of Rural England.
Eric Kirk Peterborough Garden Park.
John Bridge Chairman Opportunity Peterborough.
Samantha Dalton Peterborough City Councillor.
Rosie Wilson Peterborough Central Library.
Keith Sharp Peterborough Mayor and Independent Councillor.
Darren Fower Leader Peterborough Liberal Democrats.
Jeff Stebbings Gardening Answers Magazine.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Law

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