Five Peterborough stories you might have missed this week
Fish are thriving after tweaks to their habitat at Ferry Meadows, while there are hopes biodiversity will be boosted elsewhere in Peterborough as "mini forests" are planted around the city. Meanwhile, the council officially approved its annual budget, which means a hike in council tax and cuts to services. It was a tight vote, with more councillors either voting against it or abstaining than supporting it. The city also welcomed a world-famous visitor this week, leaving surrounding areas green with envy. Read on for more on these and other stories you may have missed from Peterborough this week.
Flying visit from world-famous locomotive
Peterborough welcomed a world-famous visitor this week. The Flying Scotsman arrived at Nene Valley Railway, where it will remain on display until 9 March. It's part of a celebration of 200 years of British Railways, with people travelling from as far as America to see it.
Hide-and-seek plan helping fish
Fish are thriving in Gunwade Lake at Ferry Meadows after hiding places were created to shield them from otters. That's the initial report from the Peterborough and District Angling Association, which is waiting for o-fish-al confirmation from sonar tests.
Family hubs offer 'incredible' support
A mother said the support she received at a free family hub in Welland has made an "incredible" difference to her and her daughter.Anna said: "It's about being able to go somewhere and talk to someone, to get out of the house. "I did have anxiety and it has helped me to be better. To be brave." Peterborough City Council has received a total of £1.3m from central government to continue running its four family hubs until April 2026.
Dementia centre tipped to move into library
Plans to move Peterborough's Dementia Resource Centre into Bretton Library moved a step closer to completion after the city's council approved a change of use for the building. Library users and people working with those with dementia have raised concerns about the idea.
'Mini forests' to boost biodiversity
People of all ages are invited to take part in planting three "mini forests" in a bid to boost biodiversity in the city. Participants do not need prior experience, their own equipment or to pay to take part in creating the tennis-court size green spaces in Longthorpe, Werrington and Woodston.
A week in Peterborough sports
Peterborough United rescued a point against Stevenage with a goal from winger Cian Hayes.Posh went behind after Dan Kemp opened the scoring for Alex Revell's sideDarren Ferguson's side are just two points above the EFL League One drop zone ahead of travelling to Huddersfield Town.
Peterborough Sports stay 11th in the National League North after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Curzon Ashton.They're eight points off the play-offs.In ice hockey, four goals from captain Luke Ferrara helped Peterborough Phantoms to their biggest win of the season with a 12-3 home victory over Telford Tigers.The result that puts them into fifth place in the National Ice Hockey League.
A week of Peterborough politics
Peterborough City Council's annual budget was voted through this week, with 21 votes in favour, 18 against and 11 abstentions. It means council tax will rise by 4.99% as the authority looks to make £23m in savings. Measures laid out in the budget include reducing the cleaning schedule at Central Park's toilets and cutting the highways maintenance budget by 15%. It also said cremation and burial fees will be lifted by 10%. Councillors raised concerns over "high risk" saving proposals, pointing out that the authority is yet to meet its targets laid out in its most recent budget. Liberal Democrat leader Christian Hogg also accused the council of leaving the "guillotine hovering over community services", with a decision on several buildings including the city's libraries yet to be made. Meanwhile, the council approved plans to add more rooms to the partially-finished Hilton Garden Inn on Fletton Quays. Nine can be added, which would bring the to total to 43.
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