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BBC News
16-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Two 'unsafe' Peterborough footbridges reopen after repair works
Footbridges that have been shut for more than a year will reopen following repair City Council (PCC) closed three footbridges within Cuckoo's Hollow, in Werrington, over public safety concerns and said they were "at risk of collapse".Members of the public previously expressed disappointment over the lack of consultation about the decision and the impact it would have on week, the local authority said restoration works, costing about £1.2m, had been completed and two of the three bridges would reopen on Friday. Bridges at the reserve were inspected in January last year, and the council found signs of degradation and evidence of water said that three bridges, adjacent to Baron Court, Lakeside and Welbourne, had deteriorated much more quickly than anticipated and posed a risk to public the council said only two unsafe bridges - Baron Court and Lakeside - would be replaced due to a limited council cabinet member for environment and transport, Angus Ellis, previously said the authority prioritised replacing those particular bridges to ensure there was access to the north and south of Cuckoo's Hollow."I am pleased that this work to replace the bridges is being done, it is much needed by residents and visitors to the natural habitat of Cuckoos Hollow," he said. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
04-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Parents protest over loss of lollipop lady at Peterborough school
Parents protesting outside a primary school say making its lollipop lady redundant raises serious safety Bryan had been helping children cross the road outside Eye Primary for more than 26 years, but she is one of four such workers losing their jobs across Peterborough as the city council makes budget described her job as a daily "battle" with traffic, which one parents described as "awful".Angus Ellis, cabinet member for environment and transport at the Labour-run council, said: "Speed restrictions such as 20mph zones are in place at each of the schools and we are also providing road safety education for pupils." Families have protested outside Eye Primary calling for Ms Bryan's job to be is temporarily continuing her job as a volunteer."There's not a lot I can do; I've just got to take it on the chin; I just feel sorry for the children and the parents," she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service."The traffic doesn't stop for me so what makes them thinks it will stop for parents, whether there is a zebra crossing or not?"In the mornings, it's a fighting battle every day." 'Nightmare' Katie Berry, one of the parents, said: "The amount of accidents and near misses I've seen - it's almost daily. It's a complete rat-run."[An accident] is really now a matter of time. I know it sounds dramatic, but it is a 'when', not an 'if' now."She described Ms Bryan as a "lovely lady".Steve Allen, a Conservative councillor for Eye, joined parents at the protest and called the road "a total nightmare"."I know the council has to save money and I'm conscious council officers have been trying to close down the lollipop lady operations, but I think you have to look at each one in isolation," he council said plans to cut school crossing services at four schools was agreed as part of the 2024-25 budget."It is one of a number of difficult decisions councillors have had to make to be able to balance the budget," said Ellis. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Work to upgrade city centre road due to start
"Long overdue" regeneration works for a busy city centre road will start from 21 April, Peterborough City Council has said. The £3.4m project to upgrade Lincoln Road will include construction of new raised pedestrian crossing points, new cycle stands, seating and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The funding includes £2.4m allocated from the government's Towns Fund. The scheme is part of its £22.9m Towns Fund Programme that the city successfully bid for, which aims to encourage more people to shop, walk and cycle in the area. Lincoln Road is a busy road running north from the Queensgate shopping centre, with a multi-cultural mix of food outlets and retail shops. Angus Ellis, council cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "This is great news for Peterborough residents. Lincoln Road is long overdue some investment and the Towns Fund grant has allowed us to finally get spades in the ground and start delivering. "It is wonderful that we have been able to secure external funding to deliver the works and demonstrates our ongoing determination to continue to boost economic growth and sustainability. "The improvements included in the scheme will be a significant upgrade for residents, business owners and customers and we would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst the scheme is delivered." The works will be delivered by Milestone Infrastructure Limited and is expected to finish by spring 2026. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Council urged to start £3.5m city centre project Peterborough City Council
BBC News
17-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Three Peterborough villages set to benefit from solar panel scheme
Three villages are set to benefit from solar panels following funding of £50, City Council (PCC) said Marholm Village Hall Trust, Wansford Parish Council and Northborough Parish Council will get help towards new solar panels and lighting to help reduce carbon emissions and energy Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) provided the funding as part of the Net Zero Villages initiative, which will see solar panels and solar lighting installed on buildings owned by the declared a climate emergency in 2019, the authority said it is committed to reducing its organisational emissions to net zero by 2030. Previously, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported that PCC needed an investment of £8.8bn to help meet its 2040 net zero carbon emissions came as the council launched the second phase of the Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) to accelerate its carbon reduction and reach its climate Angus Ellis, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "We are fully committed to working with partners and community groups to help reduce carbon emissions and are making good progress with this ongoing vital work."I would like to thank everyone involved in this project for their efforts and I look forward to seeing the new solar panels and lights installed. I'm sure that this work will have a positive effect in these communities for years to come."Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, said: "The net zero villages initiative is a vital programme empowering rural communities with the funding they need to make environmentally friendly changes and achieve our national carbon net zero goals." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
03-03-2025
- BBC News
Work on Thorpe Wood's new active travel scheme to start
Work on a council's sustainable travel plan which includes new cycle paths and crossings is due to start on Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has provided a £2m grant to Peterborough City Council via Active Travel England works at Thorpe Wood will include widening footways and a cycle way, allowing people on bikes to travel safely in both directions and are expected to be complete by the also includes plans for two crossings to be installed and a new bus shelter. The local authority last year approved the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for the next plan outlines how investments will be made to improve cycling and walking routes in the city. Other major schemes where active travel is a major component include the £48m Peterborough Station Quarter and about £400,000 of revenue grant for feasibility and early design options to help develop 16 cycling Angus Ellis, cabinet member for the environment and transport at Peterborough City Council, said "This is great news for Peterborough residents."Thorpe Wood is a key link to areas of employment and leisure and the project will be a significant improvement to those that use the route. "The new infrastructure will also link in to the new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Nene Parkway and provide a seamless transition between Longthorpe and Thorpe Wood." He added: "It is wonderful that we have been able to secure external funding to deliver the works and demonstrates our ongoing determination to ensure people can navigate the city sustainably."Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, said: "The Combined Authority is helping to make journeys in Peterborough better, and that includes putting in infrastructure that will encourage more people to walk, cycle or wheel. "This month we announced we had secured a further £6.5m in funding from Active Travel England to support even more accessible, safe and pleasant routes for Peterborough and the whole region."The works will be delivered by Milestone Infrastructure Limited, Peterborough City Council's highways will see barriers going up in the area in the coming days in preparation for the works. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
