Lido hopes to open for midnight swims and 24-hour events
[ad_1] The Lido has submitted a licence application to open for a variety of different events Darren Calpin, Local Democracy Reporter 06:00, 18 Apr 2026 Peterborough Lido(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) A much-loved Peterborough landmark has submitted a premises licence application to offer more entertainment. The application for the Lido was made by Peterborough Culture, […]
Locals call for market and independent shops as former TK Maxx to be demolished
[ad_1] Subject to planning approval, the former TK Maxx building will be demolished to make way for shops and homes Shoppers have their say on what should replace the TK Maxx in Peterborough Locals have shared what they would like to see happen to a massive building that housed a Woolworths and TK Maxx. At […]
Former family-run party shop set to be transformed into gym
[ad_1] Darren Calpin, Local Democracy Reporter 07:00, 06 Apr 2026 Units 7 and 8 on the Saville Road Industrial Estate in Peterborough(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) A new gym is set to replace a popular family-run party shop. Peterborough City Council’s planning department last week determined that Shadow Strength Gym’s application to take over Units […]
Bid to turn barn site into seven homes rejected amid traffic concerns
[ad_1] The barn was previously used for farming The site is located just off Crowland Road in Thorney, Peterborough(Image: Google Street View) A plan to convert an agricultural barn into seven houses has been refused permission over fears of traffic and highways impacts. A prior approval application was submitted to Peterborough City Council on behalf […]
Roundabout lane closures for city redevelopment project could cause delays
[ad_1] It is the first phase of a £65 million development Work has begun on City Link in Peterborough(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) A major redevelopment of a city centre landscape is under way as the latest update has been revealed. The first phase of the Peterborough Station Quarter project was due to start before […]
Exactly how much council tax will rise by across Cambridgeshire
[ad_1] Some areas of the county will see bigger rises than others David Dubas-Fisher Data Investigations Editor 06:00, 22 Mar 2026 People across Cambridgeshire will see their council tax bills rise in April.(Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire) Council tax bills are set to rise for most households in the country from April. The bulk of councils […]
Long-running school field dispute could be settled amid ‘safeguarding concerns’
[ad_1] The council has previously bought fencing for part of the land, which remains in storage Ken Stimpson Academy(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) A long-running dispute over a school field which raised safeguarding concerns could be settled. Peterborough City Council’s cabinet will be asked to consider a way forward in a dispute about land forming […]
Cambs area with lowest life expectancy where locals have fewest ‘healthy years’
[ad_1] People in the city have around 55 ‘healthy years’ on average, according to a report Darren Calpin, Local Democracy Reporter 13:00, 15 Mar 2026 One area has the lowest life expectancy in the county (stock image) A report set to be presented to Peterborough City Council shows average life expectancy in the city is […]
City restaurant hit with late night music ban after ‘noise nuisance’
[ad_1] It is believed that this is the first time a licensing amendment of this kind has been applied within the city Darren Calpin, Local Democracy Reporter 18:00, 10 Mar 2026 Lincoln Road, Peterborough(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) A popular Portuguese restaurant in Peterborough has been told it can no longer play loud music late […]
Nearly 800 potholes reported in Cambridgeshire city this year
[ad_1] The number of potholes reported this year to date has more than tripled compared to the number reported this time last year Darren Calpin, Local Democracy Reporter 06:00, 01 Mar 2026 There have been hundreds of reports of potholes(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Pothole reports in Peterborough have increased significantly since last year, according […]