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
Our government will tell you that there are more police officers than ever and yet seeing them out patrolling seems to be getting less and less frequent.
I have been Mayor of Peterborough now for around six weeks. It’s been a busy time but also very enjoyable
Last minute opposition from Conservative caused the Combined Authority's Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) to be deferred at last week's meeting of the CPCA Board in Huntingdon.
I am really proud to take on the role and to be the first ever Liberal Democrat mayor of Peterborough, writes councillor Nick Sandford.
We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
With the right investment, we have the opportunity to turn things around and ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the chance to succeed.
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.
The Liberal Democrats are committed to transforming maternal and neonatal care and ensuring inclusive care for all, so we can create a safer, more compassionate healthcare system for everyone.
Our market system should balance businesses’ needs and the rights and freedoms of workers.
The last ten days have been immensely difficult for our country.
After years of neglect, the top priority of the incoming Labour government should now be to save our health and care services.
