LABOUR COUNCILLORS LET DOWN PENSIONERS Thursday, 17 October, 2024 Yesterday, Cllr Alex Rafiq, our Conservative Councillor for Paston and Walton, put forward his first motion at Full Council asking for the Council Leader to write to the Chancellor and push for an urgent review on the Winter Fuel Allowance being means tested, given that over 25,000 pensioners in Peterborough will be affected by the withdrawal of the £300 funding. There was overwhelming support for... Local News
Mohammed Nadim committed to making changes 12th August 2016 This week we saw North Ward Councillor, Mohammed Nadeem tackling more local issues as he visited other areas of his ward. Cllr. Nadeem has proved that he is... Local News
Four Peterborough parks receive green flag award 9th August 2016 Four parks within our City have been awarded with a Green Flag Award, to mark the quality of the park or green space. The Green Flag Award Scheme recognises and... Local News
Greg Clark visit to Fletton Quays 6th April 2016 The Secretary of State for the Department of Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP visited Peterborough today to discuss regeneration. We... Local News
Amber Rudd visits Energy Facility 1st March 2016 Stewart Jackson, Member of Parliament for Peterborough has today welcomed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP, to the... Local News
Crackdown on roadwork disruption 1st February 2016 Stewart Jackson MP has welcomed new proposals to crackdown on disruption caused by roadworks on local roads, with new rules being considered that would reduce... Local News
Lynne Ayres is new West Ward councillor 30th October 2015 On Thursday 29th October 2015, Lynne Ayres was elected as a Conservative City Councillor for West Ward in a by-election. Congratulations Lynne and thank you to... Local News
54% unemployment fall in Peterborough 13th May 2015 Stewart Jackson MP has welcomed new figures showing 2072 fewer people in Peterborough claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance compared to 2010 - a 54% per cent drop... Local News
Redundant government land for new homes 4th March 2015 Stewart Jackson, MP for Peterborough, has welcomed new figures showing that Conservative efforts to get redundant and surplus public sector land brought back... Local News
More super fast broadband in Peterborough 10th February 2015 Stewart Jackson has welcomed new figures showing how families and businesses in Peterborough are benefitting from the Conservative’s investment in superfast... Local News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News