Opportunity Peterborough – Page 6

Marco Cereste and Carter Jonas

Leader of Peterborough City Council Marco Cereste defends his record following recent criticism of council performance on redevelopment. Broadcast at 08:10 on Tuesday 18th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. The interviewer is Paul Stainton.

STAINTON: Now our new Prime Minister David Cameron has selected his Cabinet. It’s time now for our local council leader to do the same. Last night Marco Cereste announced his Cabinet for the next term. But did he follow David Cameron and add any Liberal Democrats? Is it a coalition of the willing? Marco Cereste is here now. Is it Marco a coalition of the willing?
CERESTE: No
STAINTON: No. I sort of guessed it might not be. (GENERAL HILARITY IN STUDIO)
STAINTON: I built you up there and you just .. anyway.
CERESTE: Well.
STAINTON: Any changes to the people that run this city? Continue reading “Marco Cereste and Carter Jonas”

Carter Jonas on Redevelopment and Council Disunity

Chris Haworth from Carter Jonas expresses his frustration at the lack of progress on major development schemes in Peterborough. Broadcast at 07:20 on Tuesday 18th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

STAINTON: Now last week MP for the city Stewart Jackson criticised Opportunity Peterborough for not selling the city enough.
JACKSON: (TAPE) One of the big things that we haven’t done, and a big failure, and I have to say I lay it at the door of Opportunity Peterborough, because it’s no-one else’s fault. We have not sold Peterborough on the national stage as robustly as we should. We haven’t had ads on the sides of taxis, ads in the Financial Times, radio ads, nationally. We need to get really serious about businesses coming to this city.
STAINTON: (LIVE) Well that’s Stewart Jackson MP for Peterborough, very critical. Now a large property consultancy firm has also come out in criticism. Chris Haworth from Carter Jonas in Peterborough is on the line. Morning Chris.
HAWORTH: Good morning.
STAINTON: We had the response from Opportunity Peterborough to what Stewart had to say. They said they are selling the city. They are going round. They are placing adverts. They’re doing lots of deals behind the scenes. Why are you critical? Continue reading “Carter Jonas on Redevelopment and Council Disunity”

Peterborough News May 18th 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Tuesday 18th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Lincolnshire County Council have a controversial plan to merge Crowland and Holbeach schools.
Civil Aviation Authority fixes the volcanic ash flight disruption problem by relaxing the rules.
A top local estate agency calls for council unity to advance the redevelopment agenda.
The Council Leader denies council disunity and blames the economic climate.
Peterborough Garden Park will be officially opened on July 8th 2010 by Countess of Wessex.
The Environment Agency has created sea-trout breeding beds in the River Welland.
A local travel agent gives timely advice for booking holidays during this period of disruption.
Resident non-resident health guru warns against processed meat as do Haarvard University.

Interviewees:
Patricia Bradwell Childrens Services Lincolnshire County Council.
Chris Haworth Carter Jonas.
Chris Randall Environment Agency.
Marco Cereste Peterborough City Council Leader.
Daniel Broccoli Britaly Travel.
Michael van Straten Health Guru.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Darren Fower on Opportunity Peterborough’s Golden Parachute

This is an interview with Darren Fower LibDem Leader on Peterborough City Council, talking about Opportunity Peterborough, vibrancy, and the fact that staff at Opportunity Peterborough have been handed jobs with Peterborough City Council. Broadcast at 08:10 on Tuesday 9th March 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. the interviewer is Paul Stainton.

STAINTON: So as we revealed in the first hour, Peterborough now has a Head of City Vibrancy. It’s a new title for one of Opportunity Peterborough’s Directors. The organisation is currently being restructured, with all regeneration stuff returning to the City Council. But do the people of Peterborough know what a Head of City Centre Vibrancy does?
VOXPOP (TAPE): I’ve no idea at all, absolutely no idea. No. Vibrancy? = Vibrancy would be making life fun and jolly and enjoyable, so how about that? The Head of making Peterborough a jolly place to live === I ain’t got a clue === I don’t actually know === I haven’t a clue. It sounds interesting. I might apply. I’m quite vibrant, so I might be eligible.
STAINTON: (STUDIO) Well not as vibrant as Steve Bowyer. He is the Vibrant One. Earlier he told us what the title actually means. Continue reading “Darren Fower on Opportunity Peterborough’s Golden Parachute”

Opportunity Peterborough and Amazon Jobs

Steve Bowyer from Opportunity Peterborough talks about Amazon’s plans to recruit part-time and temporary staff in May ready for the Christmas rush. This interview was broadcast at 07:35 on Friday 14th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. Interviewer is Paul Stainton.

STAINTON: It’s Friday and it’s been a great week for jobs in Peterborough. Earlier we told you that RSA was creating more than two hundred jobs at its site at Lynch Wood. Now on-line retailer Amazon has confirmed it will create hundreds of jobs at its warehouse near Farcet. Let’s speak to Steve Bowyer from Opportunity Peterborough. Morning.
BOWYER: Good morning Paul. How are you?
STAINTON: I’m fine. You had a bit of criticism earlier this week from the local MP, and others. But this is sand in their face, isn’t it? Continue reading “Opportunity Peterborough and Amazon Jobs”

Peterborough News May 14th 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 14th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
NHS Peterborough’s latest debt revision forecasts cuts of £33 million to health services.
NHS Peterborough attributes £200,000 of their debt to the swine flu panic.
Amazon issues an early announcement of its Christmas recruitment effort for temporary and part-time staff.
Fixed term parlaiment plans cause constitutional disquiet at Westminster.
Oakdale Primary School uses a gazebo for outdoor learning sessions.
The Russell Group calls for higher interest rates and early repayment on student loans.
A survey by WHICH condemns airport car parking charges.

Interviewees:
Dr Richard Spiers NHS Peterborough.
Jean Salem Oakdale Primary School.
Steve Bowyer Opportunity Peterborough.
Keith Sharp Independent Cllr Peterborough City Council.
Martin Fallowfield Peterborough Dentist.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Emma Sharples
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Opportunity Peterborough Defending Their Record

Following criticism from Stewart Jackson the newly-returned Conservative MP for Peterborough, Opportunity Peterborough spokesman and Chief Executive Steve Compton talks to Paul Stainton about why they might be considered a success, and the promises they make for the future.

Following criticism from Stewart Jackson the newly-returned Conservative MP for Peterborough, Opportunity Peterborough Chief Executive Steve Compton talks to Paul Stainton about why they might be considered a success. Broadcast at 07:20 on Tuesday 11th May 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.

STAINTON: Peterborough isn’t being sold as it should. That’s according to our new, old, Peterborough MP Stewart Jackson. On this programme yesterday he laid out his priorities for the coming term in office, and blamed Opportunity Peterborough for not doing enough to promote the city.
JACKSON (TAPE) Well one of the big things that we haven’t done, and a big failure, and I have to say I lay it at the door of Opportunity Peterborough, because it’s no-one else’s fault. We have not sold Peterborough on the national stage as robustly as we should. We haven’t had ads on the sides of taxis, ads in the Financial Times, radio ads, nationally. We need to get really serious about businesses coming to this city, and say Peterborough is a fantastic place to live, work and do business. And I think we’ve failed in that.
STAINTON: (STUDIO) Steve Compton is from Opportunity Peterborough. Morning Steve.
COMPTON: Morning Paul.
STAINTON: Pretty damning, isn’t it?
COMPTON: Well I’m surprised that Stewart made those sort of comments to be honest because you know Opportunity Peterborough has been doing an awful lot to promote Peterborough over the last couple of years. I mean we launched the brand in two thousand and nine, and since then we’ve been rolling it out with a whole series of different sorts of campaigns.
STAINTON: Can you name something that you’ve delivered on time, on budget? Can you name something that we should be proud of? Continue reading “Opportunity Peterborough Defending Their Record”

BBC Peterborough May 11th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Tuesday 11th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
A pet insurance contract with Tesco should enable Royal Sun Alliance to employ 230 new call-centre staff.
A city centre outlet wants road closures, open air TV and street drinking for the World Cup.
Opportunity Peterborough defends itself against claims of ineffectuality.
PDH staff staff are being badged up to promote the new super-hospital.
There are rumours of 1400 new Christmas jobs at Amazon locally.
Wrangling continues amongst local politicians and the media as coalition talks drag on.
A health guru recommends best nuts, feather pillows and avocado pears for those that can afford them.
BP continue with their best efforts to stem the Gulf of Mexico oil leak as the USA threatens to sue.
Unite union and BA are locked onto a collision course with claim and counterclaim.
A South African journalist confirms the country is ready for the World Cup.

Interviewees:
Anthea Cox Defeated Labour Candidate for Huntingdon.
Steve Compton Opportunity Peterborough.
Simon Baker Sports Lounge Bar.
Darren Fower LibDem Cllr. Peterborough City Council.
Sonia Nicholls Peterborough District Hospital.
Mark Allen Affinity at RSA Insurance.
Mark Gleeson South African Journalist.
Michael van Straten Health Guru.

Mentioned:
Royal Sun Alliance.
Tesco.
BP.
Amazon.
Fleetbuzz Editorial.
Travel Supermarket.
Budget Group.
AB Agri.
Coloplast.

Team:
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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