At last, the Council has published the list of “community assets” that is proposing for repurposing or closure in the first phase of its “Localities Review” project.
Cabinet approved the Localities Assets Review in November 2023. At the time the Cabinet paper included an Exempt Annex of 28 assets under consideration in Phase 1.
With the holiday season firmly behind us, we tend to look forward to the opportunities that the New Year has to offer, In the political world of Peterborough City Council, we are currently focused on working on delivering a balanced budget
I hope it’s not too late to wish a Happy New Year to all Peterborough residents
Christmas time is finally here, is it just me or has this year seemed longer than normal? I’m finding that people generally are finding it more difficult than normal, prices are up and the money in our pockets is under more strain than it has ever been.
The council is currently in the midst of a Localities Review, this is a much-needed restart to the old Communities Asset Transfer program which stalled a couple of years ago.
With next week’s full council seeing a motion of no confidence in the current administration, it looks likely that we will be seeing an end to the Conservative administration after over two decades.
The Conservative government is reportedly set to break the triple lock once more by not uprating fully in line with earnings.
As many will be aware the Conservatives have been reduced from 30 councillors in May to just 23. This makes a big difference in how Wayne Fitzgerald the current Council Leader should be conducting business as the representative PPC on outside bodies.
In this month’s column I thought I would take the opportunity of looking ahead to some important events in the mayoral calendar.
On the Friday, an England Legends team played against a Peterborough Town eleven. The “Legends” team included some famous names from the past such as Andy Caddick, Alex Tudor and Monty Panesar.
Our local Conservatives recently brought a motion to Full Council concerning 15-minute cities and the prospect of a congestion charge, which was defeated by a clear majority. Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald has since released a statement accusing opposition council
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
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Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.
Over the past year, thousands of members, councillors, parliamentarians, activists, and experts have fed into our Policy Review - helping shape a hopeful, forward-looking vision for the country we want to build.
Nearly five years on, the Conservatives’ botched Brexit deal continues to hold back British people, our businesses and our economy.
In the UK, access to public paths is shrinking. Thousands of miles of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and green spaces sit unused or blocked off. Our new policy will transform these forgotten routes into vibrant public paths for everyone to enjoy.
The climate and nature crises are the defining challenges of our time – yet Conservative and Labour governments have failed to act with the urgency needed. Our bold new policy will deliver climate action that puts people and the planet first.
Years of Conservative neglect left Britain’s railways failing passengers – with soaring fares, unreliable services, and complicated ticketing models. Our new policy will put passengers first and make rail travel more affordable, reliable, and accessible.