It was great to help launch the BRDG in the city centre today alongside @stephenctimms@PboroCollege
The launch was part of our NEET summit looking at how we support and create opportunities for 16-24 year olds in Peterborough.
Photos - Peter Oliver
Good news from @RachelReevesMP today to help families get a bit more over the summer:
🚌 Free bus travel for children during August
🎥 Boost for kids tickets for cinemas, theatres & attractions with summer VAT cut from 20% to 5%
🍴Summer price cut for children’s meals as well
I started the day with a catch up on work to clean up the smell on Bourges Boulevard by the Park Inn.
Thanks to @AnglianWater@PboroPositive@PeterboroughCC for coming together again.
We are reminding residents to use registered waste carriers after a Peterborough man was given an extended court order for operating a waste business illegally.
Mark Wheeler was sentenced by magistrates recently following a prosecution led by our Safer Communities team.
Residents should use licensed waste carriers to collect and dispose of their waste - if your waste is found fly-tipped, you could be fined or prosecuted.
Read more here: https://t.co/9s5orB1ZwN
Find out more about registered waste carriers: https://t.co/A28rwD0D4Y
In 2024, several council seats were decided by single digit margins
It’s easy to think local elections are already decided, but in Peterborough, the difference between winning and losing has come down to a handful of votes.
That means every vote matters.
Sunshine with this lot this morning ☀️
We are beginning to turn a corner in Peterborough after a decade of austerity and decline.
Hard-working Labour councillors are part of that @docshab
For the love of Lidos. Yesterday I got to mark the 90th anniversary of Peterborough Lido in Parliament.
And to celebrate all of the communities and volunteers that keep them going 🏊❤️🙏
It is a moral mission to get young people the opportunities they need to get on at work. Good to see @patmcfaddenmp leading government's focus on apprenticeships and Youth Guarantee. It couldn't be more important to all of our futures.
https://t.co/Yi72zXSMOE
It’s Colleges Week.
So what better time to say thank you to @PboroCollege@CCPboro
Further education does brilliant work backing learners & employers on apprenticeships & skills.
Thank you 🙏
#CollegesWeek2026
On this week's #PeterboroughNewsflash we're talking about:
✅ Lido launch dates
✅ Flag Fen Fossils
✅ Ramadan observance
✅ Election news
Discover more about all our stories: https://t.co/7XYPKjptaq
🚀 Looking for your next opportunity?
We are proud to be hosting a Job Fair in partnership with our Black Leaders Community Group.
This event is about opening doors, building networks, and creating opportunity for everyone.
📅 Friday 6 March
⏰ 4–7pm
📍 Millennium Centre
Whether you’re looking for work, exploring new career options, or seeking advice — this event is for you.
Register now: https://t.co/GCwEj1eToR
#Peterborough #Careers
⭐️RAMADHAN MUBARAK AND REMEMBRANCE OF ASH WEDNESDAY ⭐️
It’s the beginning of Ramadhan, a time where Muslims across our city will be observing this month with spiritual renewal, abstaining from eating and drinking from Sunrise to Sunset and performing acts of charity. We also mark Ash Wednesday, a time of reflection and goodness. I’m proud of my faith and the goodness it teaches me.
I’m proud to be a Muslim Woman leading this amazing city which is home to so many People of Faith and none. Whoever and whatever your background is, you are welcome if you have made this city your home. So from my family to yours, Ramadhan Mubarak.
#letsbeproudofpeterborough #diversity #resetthedial
Good to see tough action being taken against these criminals. A national network of environmental crime including waste dumped illegally here in Peterborough. We need more action like this to hold the thugs to account.
🌙 Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing this special month in Peterborough & elsewhere.
Faith is an important part of life in Peteterborough. Even more so with Ramadan & Lent coming together this year.
May these coming weeks bring peace, clarity & blessings.
#RamadanMubarak