YourPeterborough
October 2009
The council’s magazine for the city and villages of Peterborough
www.peterborough.gov.uk
EastEnders’ Kat Slater
will be stepping out at The Key
Walk on the city’s wild side
with new hi-tech maps
How warm is your house?
Check out new heat loss website
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Contents
Welcome
OCTOBER 2009
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Councillor Marco Cereste
Leader of Peterborough City Council
to the October edition of YourPeterborough
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14
y
Find out how much energ
me
ho
escapes from your
A closer look at
Werrington South
6-7
4
4
My Street down your street
Find out where the city council’s city
services street cleansing teams will be
this month as part of the My Street
campaign
5
Apply for school places
on-line
Find out how you can apply for
secondary and primary school places
on the city council’s website
12-13
EastEnders and
Coronation Street
soap stars appear at
The Key
8-9 How we are working to make
life better for you
Find out about the city council’s
progress in tackling key issues from
recycling to teenage pregnancy in the
past year
Take a w
alk on th
ew
side with
hi-tech m ild
aps
Drivers told
‘Stop Means Stop’
12-13 What’s On in October and early
November
40 events to keep you busy in
Peterborough over the next few weeks
16-17 Keep safe campaign for
Halloween and Bonfire Night
Cambridgeshire fire service and its
partners in the Safer Peterborough
partnership launch its seasonal safety
campaign
18-23 Your six-page guide to local
health and care services
Find out more about NHS Peterborough
and a handy list of contacts for GP
surgeries, dentists, opticians, pharmacists
and other services
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As this month’s copy is posted through your
letterboxes many of you will be gearing up
for this year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run on
Sunday 11 October.
Thousands of city residents and runners
from all over the country have signed up for
this year’s half marathon or the 4km fun run.
We have also received an overwhelming
response to the Schools Challenge.
I would like to thank all those city residents
and city council staff who have volunteered
their time on the day to staff the water
stations, act as race marshals, and help out
behind the scenes in many other ways. It is
fantastic to see such wonderful community
spirit in our city.
This is a busy time for families with
Halloween and Bonfire Night looming. The
Safer Peterborough Partnership, which
includes the fire service and the city council,
has launched a campaign to help you keep
safe this year and reduce the number of 999
calls. See pages 16 and 17.
Peterborough’s Italian Community
Association, of which I am chairman, is
celebrating its 25th anniversary with a
festival of all things Italian in the city centre
on Sunday 18 October between 2.30pm and
7.30pm. Highlights will include an Italian
market, demonstrations from Italian chefs, a
display of Ferraris and Aprilla scooters, and
street theatre statues. There will be live
entertainment during the festival and an
exhibition of Italian history and culture will
run at Peterborough Museum. After dark, the
Town Hall will be lit up in Italian colours and
the celebrations will end with a fireworks
display. For more information, call the
operations department on 01733 452280.
Young people are also being given the
chance to shadow Peterborough city
councillors and find out about how
important decisions are made in the city.
This is a fantastic opportunity for our
decision-makers of the future! See page 4.
This issue also includes details of how you
can get closer to wildlife in the city through
a new interactive map launched by the
Natural Networks Partnership (see pages
6 and 7).
As many of you who visit the city centre
regularly will have noticed, the demolition
of the Corn Exchange building is well
under way and scheduled to be
complete in November.
Contractors will then move onto the site
and finish the paving area. When the new
St John’s Square is complete the city will
have a fantastic new public open space
to enjoy.
Work also continues on the
transformation of Cathedral Square. I
would like to take this opportunity to
apologise to you for the disruption, but
when the works are finished I think we
will all agree we will have a city centre of
which we can all be proud.
PLEASE SEE BELOW DETAILS OF WHEN
COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE TAKING
PLACE OVER THE NEXT MONTH.
OCTOBER
Cabinet
Council
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14
REGULATORY COMMITTEES
Planning and environment
protection
13
Licensing/Licensing Act
2003 Committees
20
Standards Committee
(provisional date)
21
Planning and
Environmental Protection
(provisional date)
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NOVEMBER
Audit Committee
Standards Committee
2
4
10am
7pm
1.30pm
9.30am
7pm
1.30pm
7pm
7pm
All meetings take place at the Town Hall and
everyone is welcome to attend. Members of
the public who are interested in attending a
particular meeting are advised to contact the
city council’s democratic services on (01733)
452243 as meetings may be subject to
change. Residents can also visit the council’s
website at www.peterborough.gov.uk for
updated information.
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You can also find out just how much
energy disappears through the roof of
your home in a new on-line service
launched on our website
www.peterborough.gov.uk/heatloss
(See page 11 for more details)
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YourPeterborough | NEWS
Campaign aims to keep children safe
As the dark nights begin to draw in
the SaferPeterborough partnership has
launched a campaign with support from
the Eastern Region Road Safety Group
aimed at drivers who fail to stop for
school crossing patrols.
Courts have the power to levy fines of up
to £1,000 and add points to licences or
even impose bans on drivers who fail to
stop at crossings.
Bus back and petrol pump advertising, display boards
at various patrol sites and leaflets are promoting the
‘Stop Means Stop’ campaign.
Stickers and leaflets have been distributed to all new
reception year children who have a school crossing
patroller at their school. They will also be available at
doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, libraries, service
stations and city centre
council offices.
Patrollers are wearing
high visibility tabards
displaying
the ‘Stop Means
Stop’ logo during
the campaign
to reinforce
the message.
Young people get an insight into politics
My Street clean-up
The city council’s hard-working street
cleansing teams will be in action across
the city again this month.
As part of the My Street campaign, teams
from the council’s city services visit
different areas each week. They deal with
any issues highlighted by residents,
alongside a full clean-up including street
sweeping, litter picking and graffiti
removal.
• Week commencing Monday 12 October
- Longthorpe, Westwood, Ravensthorpe,
South Bretton, North Bretton
• Week commencing Monday 19 October
– Werrington and Gunthorpe
• Week commencing Monday 26 October
- Paston, Walton, New England,
Dogsthorpe
• Week commencing Monday 2 November
- Parnwell, Park Ward, Central Ward,
Eastfield, Fengate
If you are a resident living in any of these
areas and have an issue which the
cleaning squads could deal with, call
(01733) 747474 or email
[email protected]
Young people can spend a day
shadowing city council leader Councillor
Marco Cereste, chief executive Gillian
Beasley, Mayor of Peterborough
Councillor Irene Walsh and city
councillors as part of a week-long
programme of events for Local
Democracy Week which starts on
Monday 12 October.
The week has been organised by
Peterborough City Council's young
people's service and democratic services.
It aims to raise awareness of local
democracy and encourage children and
young people to get involved.
Young people will be able to find out more
about the city's decision-makers and how
local democracy works. They will also be
treated to a behind-the-scenes Town Hall
tour and an insight into the role of the
person they are shadowing.
To find out more contact Javed Ahmed on
(01733) 864519 or 07920 160311 or email
[email protected]
NEWS
Apply for school places online
Parents are being urged to apply for school
places for their children for September 2010
on Peterborough City Council’s website www.peterborough.gov.uk/admissions.
All year 6 pupils from the city council’s
primary and junior schools should have
received a booklet and preference form
explaining how to apply for a secondary
school place for September 2010 from their
primary school. The same applies for those
transferring from Year 2 in an infant school
to Year 3 (junior).
Parents whose children were born between
1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006,
who start infant/primary school in
September 2010, need to apply for a
reception year place. Parents of children
who are registered at pre-school or nursery
should receive a booklet through them.
Those who haven’t received a booklet are
urged to contact the city council to ensure
their children are registered as needing a
reception year place in September 2010.
The closing date for secondary
applications is Saturday 31 October 2009
and Friday 11 December 2009 for primary
schools. Those who apply after the closing
dates may not get the school of their
choice.
The council’s choice adviser is available to
talk to parents who have particular
concerns about applying for a school
place. She can be contacted on (01733)
863679.
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Get advice on buying
your first home
Orbit First Step, the regional agent that
deals with low cost home ownership, is
holding a drop-in event at Peterborough
City Council’s Bayard Place on 2
November 2009, between 10am and 4pm.
A team of advisors will be on hand to talk
through the various products available for
those looking to get a foot on to the
housing ladder. A specialist advisor will
also be available to give financial advice
about buying your first home. In addition to
low cost home ownership, the team will
also be able to offer advice on properties
available at discounted market rents. For
enquiries, please contact the city council’s
housing options team on (01733) 864064.
Taking action against chewing gum problem Academy holds
The city has been chosen as one of 15 local
authority areas to take part in the national
Keep Britain Tidy Chewing Gum Action
campaign.
Throughout October, a promotional
campaign will encourage people not to
drop their chewing gum on Peterborough’s
streets. Gum is difficult to remove from
paths and pavements using normal
cleansing methods, and also tends to get
stuck on pedestrians’ shoes and is then
transferred elsewhere. The fine for anyone
caught dropping gum is £75.
Ten city centre areas have been identified
as gum hot spots and the amount of gum in
these areas will be measured (and then
cleaned up) at regular intervals over a
three-month period - pre-campaign, during
and post-campaign. The areas are:
• Bourges Boulevard, bus stops at the
side of Woolworths
• Bridge Street, outside Rivergate
shopping centre
•
Bridge Street,
outside Town Hall
• Broadway, outside
Bayard Place
• Broadway, outside
Central Library
• Broadway, alleyway
next to Tesco
• Cattle Market Road,
next to city market
• Long Causeway, Queensgate entrance
• Cowgate, outside PMP Recruitment
• Westgate/Lincoln Road, outside
Mega Bite
Shops and businesses close to the hot
spots will be helping publicise the
campaign, which is supported by city
schools and colleges, Peterborough
Environment City Trust, Queensgate,
Opportunity Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire Police and Peterborough
United. For more information, visit
www.chewinggumactiongroup.org.uk
careers conference
The Thomas Deacon Academy is busy
preparing for its Inspire Careers
Conference 2009 on 22 October 2009.
Following the success of the first event last
year, organisers say it will be bigger and
better than ever.
Students at the academy will have the
unique opportunity to network and work
with professionals from a wide range of
businesses and organisations to help them
with their future learning and career plans.
Organisations supporting the event include:
Perkins Engines, Dresser-Rand, Royal
Haskoning, Marshall Aerospace, TWI,
Crosskeys Homes, Bauer, Peterborough
Regional College, University Centre of
Peterborough, RG Carter, and Heart FM.
Students will be able to talk with
professionals about learning and career
opportunities in their industry. There will
also be interactive workshops.
WIN £30 shopping vouchers for a store of your choice
Simply answer the question below and include your name and address with the completed feedback form.
The first correct answer pulled out of the hat will win!
Deadline for entries: Monday 2 November 2009
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Log in and GET EXPLORING!
We are fortunate enough to live in a city surrounded by wonderful parks and woodland. Now new technology just
launched by the Natural Networks Partnership, will help you ‘connect’ with Peterborough’s great green spaces.
Ever wondered where your nearest park
or woodland is? Or what nature reserves
are close to the city centre? You can find
the answers to these questions, and
more, using the new interactive map of
Peterborough on the Natural Networks
Partnership website
(www.naturalnet.org.uk).
Whether you want to find some nice
walks or places of historical interest to
visit with the children this half term, make
sure you log on to make use of the
interactive map. You’ll also find lots of
information on the many different things
you can see and do when you are out
and about.
The map has been developed with digital
communications agency Pixelwork and is
simple to use. All you need to do is select
the area of the city you are interested in,
pick the information categories you
would like to find out about, and click
‘go’. You can click on individual sites for
further information. The map covers
cycling and walking routes, and has
many other layers to feature events,
parks, nature, history and heritage.
There are some great places to explore
featured on the map. For example, Crown
Lakes Country Park, which is between
Hampton and Farcet. This 87 acre site is
a lovely spot for picnics, walking and
watching wildlife. The Green Wheel cycle
route runs through the middle of the park,
linking Farcet in the east to Hampton in
the west. One of the lakes contains
extensive beds of stoneworts - a very
rare and ancient algae that are a special
feature of Peterborough clay pits. An
audio trail of the site is available via the
Natural Networks website.
The Boardwalks is a nature reserve on
the north bank of the River Nene. It
boasts a mixture of habitats, including
marshes, grassland, ponds, scrub and
willows. This urban wildlife haven is only
a short walk form the city centre.
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
(formerly known as Froglife) is currently
undertaking some important restoration
work on the ponds at The Boardwalks to
improve their value for wildlife.
Other sites featured on the website
include Swaddywell Pit nature reserve
near Helpston and Flag Fen Bronze Age
Centre.
Residents ta
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an audio trai
Crown Lake
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Discove
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Pond dip
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MOBILE EXPLORER BRINGS COUNTRY WALKS TO LIFE
Natural Networks is a
partnership of
organisations, including
Natural England,
Peterborough
Environment City Trust (PECT), The
Wildlife Trust and Peterborough City
Council, which work to implement green
infrastructure projects in Peterborough.
These projects help to enhance and
protect the green spaces in the city.
Visitors to Nene Park, which is home to the
popular Ferry Meadows, can use some
innovative new technology to add a new
dimension as they stroll around the park.
The Mobile Explorer is aimed at both new
and existing visitors of all ages and uses
mobile devices with inbuilt GPS receivers,
such as personal digital assistants,
i-phones and smartphones, to
automatically deliver audio-visual
information on different historical and
ecological points of interest along four
different circular trails. Trigger zones will
activate the release of the information at
the right time and you can pinpoint exactly
where you are on the route at any time by
accessing the live map facility.
In addition to the walks, there is also a
‘wildlife browser’ which gives lots of
information on the variety of species you
may come across while out on your walk.
The ‘tracks and signs’ section helps you
identify what sort of animal may have left a
particular trail.
If you have your own GPS
enabled mobile device,
you can download the
walks from the Natural
Networks website. They
are also available as MP3
audio trails. The visitor centre at Ferry
Meadows, where all the walks start and
finish, has a bank of personal digital
assistants for people to hire free of charge.
The application is easy to use for both
adults and children alike.
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How we have been WORKING to
make LIFE BETTER for you this year
Each year the Audit Commission assesses how well we provide our services to you, whilst ensuring we continue to
provide value for money. Peterborough City Council is currently a three-star council that is improving adequately and
this judgement will be updated in December. We look back at our progress over the past year.
Peterborough City Council, the police, fire, health and voluntary
organisations have a clear vision for the future of Peterborough to
improve the lives of all our residents as set out in the Sustainable
Community Strategy. Together with our partner agencies, we
have four priority areas:
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Creating the UK’s environment capital
Delivering substantial and truly sustainable growth
Creating opportunities - tackling inequalities
Creating strong and supportive communities
Peterborough City Council Leader, Councillor Marco Cereste,
said: “Our priorities for the city were agreed in consultation with
you, our residents. We wanted to share with you the progress we
have made so far in each of these priority areas. However, while
we want to acknowledge our achievements in the past year we
know there is still more to do and we will continue to work with
all of you to create a wonderful Peterborough for us all.”
Creating the UK’s environment capital
Peterborough is already one of only three UK environment cities,
but we aspire to be UK’s Environment Capital. Your recycling
efforts are already helping us move a step closer to this.
• In 2008/2009 we recycled 48.3 per cent of our household
waste – more than ever before and up from 46.6 per cent the
previous year.
• We now have the largest environmental goods and services
sector of any UK city.
• We have gained national recognition for our achievements
for encouraging residents to leave their car at home and
walk, cycle, use the bus or other sustainable forms of
transport through the Travelchoice initiative.
• In 2008/09 11 per cent more school children walked to
school than in 2006.
We aspire to improve the health and wellbeing of all our
residents and whilst clean streets benefit the whole
community, the current economic downturn can affect the
more vulnerable parts of the community disproportionately.
• Our renewals and fuel poverty team is offering support to
people affected by the economic downturn, providing
advice and financial assistance on ways to minimise
heat loss and reduce fuel bills.
• We are helping vulnerable people heat their homes to a
healthy standard by providing financial assistance
towards loft and cavity wall insulation, and the
replacement of inefficient boilers and heating systems.
• We are encouraging the reuse of white goods such as
fridges and washing machines, making them available to
those in need at significantly reduced cost through our
nationally awarded WEEE Recycling Centre in Eastern
Industry, also known as the Electrical Recycling
Programme (EARP). This also compliments our
Environment Capital plans, as it saves these goods from
going to landfill.
• We have worked hard with our partners in the health
service to reduce teenage pregnancy rates by 16.7 per
cent.
• Our schools are helping our young people achieve
better than expected results at Key Stage 2 - the
government measures the difference our schools make
to attainment levels and we jumped up to 42nd in 2008
league tables compared to 105th in 2007 - the largest
improvement jump of any local authority in that year.
The WEEE Recycling Centre
Your recycling goes to the
Materials Recycling Facility
•
Our annual spring clean removed
more than 1,000 items of
graffiti and 39 tonnes of waste.
Delivering substantial and truly sustainable growth
We have continued to make good progress on our growth agenda.
• We have secured an additional £3.9m of government
funding for growth.
• We have exceeded our target for affordable homes by
20 per cent.
• We have completed a range of key studies into energy and
water provision to assure that the city’s growth is sustainable.
• We are working with a developer to create the largest Carbon
Challenge site in the UK, with 340 zero carbon houses.
• Together with Opportunity Peterborough, we brought the
Tour Series Cycle Race to the city which was televised
nationally and raised Peterborough’s profile.
• We played a lead role in establishing the eco-innovation centre
that has helped grow our environmental goods and service
sector; we purchased the building for it and are continuing to
invest £100k each year in the centre.
Tour Series Cycle Race
Creating opportunities - tackling inequalities
A Voyager School pupil
chats to the school’s PCSO
Creating strong and supportive communities
This priority area looks at all aspects of community safety and
there have been some key milestones.
• The number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads
is at its lowest level since 1990.
• The number of children killed or seriously injured is down 60
per cent on 2007 levels.
• Police officers or community support officers are attached to
five of our secondary schools to improve relationships and
prevent bullying and conflict.
• Following recommendations from the Home Office we relaunched our Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership as
the Safer Peterborough partnership. The partnership has
worked on several campaigns including the Face the People
consultation events held in Central Park and Bridge Street in
June and November
to talk to you about
the issues that
matter most to you.
• We have held 11
weeks of action
in ten city areas
to tackle anti-social
behaviour, and
crime issues.
• Our youth inclusion
project’s work with
Safer Peterborough staged weeks of
50 young people at
action cleaning city neighbourhoods
risk of offending and
anti-social behaviour has been put in the spotlight as an
example of best practice nationally.
• We have introduced a sanctuary scheme, supporting victims
of domestic abuse, stalking and harassment
• We have recruited 196 street leaders and 26 community
crime fighters who are working to improve their
neighbourhoods.
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City Council FUNDS NEW
GARDEN at kindergarten school
A thermal image of a city neighbourhood – showing just how much heat can be lost through rooftops
A city nursery has been given
a brand new garden after a
‘Ground Force’ style makeover
paid for with funding from
Peterborough City Council.
The new garden at Alpha Kindergarten
School, Wainman Road, Orton
Longueville, Peterborough, has been
kitted out with climbing frames, an
outdoor classroom, sand pit, and picnic
area and special artificial grass that
means children can play on it all year
round.
The transformation was funded by the
city council’s early years and childcare
team using money allocated by the
Department for Children, Schools and
Families (DCSF) under the Quality and
Access for All Young People capital grant
scheme.
The garden also includes musical stands,
stepping points, picnic tables and a tyre
climb stack.
Councillor John Holdich, cabinet member
for education, skills and university, said:
SOME FACTS...
Green battle goes hi-tech
SAVING YOU MONEY
The new look garden at
Alpha Kindergarten School
"Pre-school age children should have
access to quality outdoor space all year
round so they can play and learn with
one another whilst getting fresh air. This
is just one strand of our drive to improve
the quality of childcare provision across
the whole of Peterborough."
Neil Grayson, managing director of Alpha
Kindergarten School, said: "Everyone is
stunned at how fantastic the new
facilities are. I would like to thank the
council's early years and childcare team
for providing the funding and helping to
take the project forward. The garden has
made such a difference to the children
who love being outside."
Peterborough City Council is launching a great new service
which will allow residents to check the efficiency of their loft
insulation and save money on heating bills.
Ever wondered how much energy you are
wasting every single day?
From Monday 12 October, you can check
the heat loss from your property by typing
your house details into a new section of the
Peterborough City Council website
(www.peterborough.gov.uk/heatloss) where
you will receive a personalised rating
showing how much heat is escaping from
your roof.
The website will also offer advice and
information about ways to improve your loft
insulation and the energy efficiency of your
home. Details of grants and discounts
available through the council will also be
included on the site.
The data will be available for every home in
the urban corridor of the city, from
Hampton to Glinton, thanks to a thermal
image survey undertaken in March this year
by Leicester-based thermal imaging
company Blue Skies Ltd.
The city council chartered a flight using a
special digital camera to record the
different levels of infra red light given off
from all objects on the ground. These levels
were then converted into ‘scores’ varying
from 0 to 255 reflecting the heat lost
through roofs. A seven colour scale makes
it easier to understand the heat loss, with
Log in to the heat loss section of the
city council website to see what
colour your rooftop is
• Putting the maximum insulation in
your loft - 11 inches (27cms) could save you up to £150 in
heating bills per year.
• It will also save one tonne of
carbon dioxide per year, so you
will be improving your home’s
carbon footprint.
• Efficient loft
insulation can
keep your home
warm in the
winter and cool in
the summer.
• The average
home loses 26
per cent of its heat through its roof.
red indicating high heat loss and blue a low
heat loss.
If your score shows up as red, there are
many ways you can reduce your heat loss.
For a start, take a look in your loft to see
how much insulation you have between the
rafters. To be most efficient, your insulation
should be about 11 inches (27cms) deep.
By fully insulating your loft you could save
up to £150 a year in heating bills.
Some residents – especially the vulnerable
and those on low incomes – may be
eligible for funding from Peterborough City
Council to help make their home more
energy efficient, due to the council securing
Government funding to help pay for loft
and cavity wall insulation. The funding is
available on a first-come-first served basis
and can help cut fuel bills by up to a third.
For more information, log on to the city
council website, or call us on (01733)
747474.
People who are not eligible for a
Peterborough City Council grant can apply
to the Energy Saving Trust to see if they
qualify for assistance under that scheme.
Don’t delay! Log on to www.peterborough.gov.uk/heatloss
to find your personalised score.
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Daily until 31 October
PETERBOROUGH CENTRAL LIBRARY DEATH!
Using local newspapers and coroners records,
this is a chance to look into some sensational
deaths and learn about the role of the
coroner in days gone by. Entry is free. Call
(01733) 864280.
16 October
KEY THEATRE,
EMBANKMENT ROAD JOHN HYLTON - “REAL
DIAMOND”
John Hylton is Europe’s foremost
Neil Diamond tribute performer. Together with
his seven-piece band, John Hylton IS Neil
Diamond in concert. Starts at 7.30pm. Costs
£16. Call (01733) 207239.
17 October
CITY CENTRE – DIWALI
Diwali is the ‘Festival of Light'. The day is
12 October
celebrated with the lighting of diyas
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of 'Your History Is Mine: [email protected].
2009', a collection of their
classic songs plus brand new material.
18 October
Show starts at 6pm. Costs £15. Call the
PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM AND ART
Cresset (01733) 265705 or the Met Lounge
GALLERY, PRIESTGATE - VICTORIAN
(01733) 566100. The event is open to all ages
PETERBOROUGH GUIDED WALK
but under 16-year-olds must be accompanied
The Victorians transformed Peterborough from
by an adult (over 18-years-old).
a small market town and created much of what
is the modern city. Discover our Victorian legacy
13 October
with a costumed guide. Starts at 2pm.
KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD Costs £5 adults or £3 concessions.
GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE
Call (01733) 864663.
From Gershwin to Grease and Lloyd-Webber to
Wicked, a cast of top West End performers take
19 October
the audience on a ride through the world of
KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD musical theatre. Starts at 7.30pm. Costs £17.
STICK MAN - LIVE ON STAGE
Call (01733) 207239.
Touching, funny and utterly original, this brand
new show from the creative team behind
14 October
Aesop’s Fables is a surefire hit. The show is
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON suitable for children aged four-years-old and
WALTER TROUT
over, and their friends and families. Starts at
Walter Trout plays blues rock music. He was
2pm. Costs £8.50. Call (01733) 207239.
voted the sixth best guitarist ever in a BBC
Radio listeners poll and gets rave reviews
20 October
whenever playing live as well as on record.
PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM AND ART
Starts at 8pm. Costs £16. Call (01733) 265705.
GALLERY, PRIESTGATE - PETERBOROUGH
GHOST WALK
15 October
Explore the spooky side of Peterborough's past
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON with the museum’s entertaining, informative and
JASON MANFORD
highly popular ghost walks. Starts at 7.30pm.
The multi-award winning comedian and star of
Costs £5 adults and £3 concessions. Call
‘As Seen On TV’, '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Live at the
(01733) 864663.
Apollo', 'The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008'
brings his hilarious show to Peterborough.
Starts at 8pm. Costs £15. Call (01733) 265705.
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15 October
KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD –
EGUSI SOUP
Eastern Angles and Menagerie Theatre
Company present Egusi Soup. As a BritishNigerian family prepare to head home for a
funeral, they realise they will need to get rid of
some excess baggage first… The play contains
strong language and is not suitable for children
under 15 years old. Starts at 7.30pm. For ticket
prices call (01733) 207239.
16 October
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON –
COMEDY CLUB
The Cresset’s Comedy Club is back featuring
some of the best stand up comedy talent on the
circuit. Tickets always sell out in advance so
book early to avoid disappointment. Starts at
7.30pm. Costs £9.50 in advance, £12 on the
door. Call (01733) 265705.
21 October
PETERBOROUGH CENTRAL LIBRARY ZINA ROHAN
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the
outbreak of the Second World War, the library
has invited author Zina Rohan to talk about her
novel "The Officer's Daughter", the story of a
Polish girl caught up in eastern Europe during
the War, which is based on a real life
experience. Starts at 7pm. Costs £3 adults or
£2 concessions. Call (01733) 864280.
22 October
CITY CENTRE - FARMERS’ MARKET
Choose from a wide range of delicious breads,
sausages, poultry, meats, fish, fruit and more.
Runs from 8.30am to 4pm. Call (01733) 452225.
22 October
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON TREXTASY
The ultimate dedication to Marc Bolan, this
amazing show is performed by one of the most
highly acclaimed tribute bands. Now in its 13th
year of touring, the show will take you on a
journey through all the band’s hits. Starts at
7.30pm. Costs £16.50. Call (01733) 265705.
23 October
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON BACK TO THE CAVERN
Back to the Cavern takes the audience back to
a memorable musical era. The show features
Gerry and the Pacemakers, Chip Hawkes of the
Tremeloes, and the complete Beatles. Starts at
7.30pm. Costs £19.50. Call (01733) 265705.
24 and 25 October
SACREWELL FARM AND COUNTRY
CENTRE, PETERBOROUGH - PUMPKIN
FESTIVAL WITH RIVERFORD ORGANIC
VEGETABLES
Come along, pick your own pumpkin and carve
it into a gruesome character. There will also be
fun Halloween-related events and activities on
offer for all the family including the pumpkin
‘sling shot’. Call (01780) 782254.
24, 25 and 27 October to 1 November
NENE VALLEY RAILWAY, WANSFORD
STATION - THOMAS’ HALF TERM
Come and ride on Nene Valley Railway’s
most famous steam engine. Call (01780)
784444.
24 October to 1 November
SACREWELL FARM AND COUNTRY
CENTRE, PETERBOROUGH - SPOOKY
SPECTACULAR HALLOWEEN HALF
TERM
Take the ghost busting tractor and trailer ride
down to the haunted watermill and see how you
brave you are! Call (01780) 782254.
20 to 24 October
KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE
As Last of the Summer Wine leaps from the
small screen to the stage for the very first time
you can expect plenty of japes,
misunderstandings and the mandatory wheel
barrow catastrophe. Performances are nightly
at 7.30pm, with matinees on Thursday and
Saturday at 2.30pm. For ticket prices call
(01733) 207239.
24, 28 and 31 October
PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL, MINSTER
PRECINCTS - TOWER TOURS
Take a tour of the tallest towers in
Peterborough. This rare opportunity provides
the chance go behind the scenes at the
cathedral - even taking you out past the bells
and onto the roof. Children under 10-years-old
are unable to take part. Starts at 11.30am.
Costs £6 adults or £5 concessions.
Call (01733) 355300.
25 October
BRIDGE STREET - CRAFT MARKET
Gold, silver and precious jewellery, watercolours
and illustrations, handmade soaps, skincare
products, picture frames, wine racks and
handmade cards all on sale. Call (01733) 452225.
25 October
EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND - EAST
OF ENGLAND WEDDING SHOW
Packed with inspirational ideas for every
wedding, including wedding dresses and formal
hire, wedding cakes, wedding cars, rings,
photographers, stationery experts, florists,
wedding gift list services and much more.
Includes two fashion shows. Call 07738 912092.
27 to 31 October
PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM AND ART
GALLERY, PRIESTGATE - HALLOWEEN
GHOST WALKS
This Halloween, Peterborough Museum's
popular ghost walk will be again offering fun and
chills with tours running each night. As a special
treat for Halloween, costumed extras en route
will bring some of the ghosts to life! Walks start
at 7.30pm and 8pm each night. Costs £5 adults
or £3 concessions. Call (01733) 864663.
28 to 31 October
KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD –
LA BOHEME
This year’s production
from Peterborough
Opera is Puccini's
romantic opera La
Boheme. With beautiful
music, a tragic love story
and delightful comedy,
the theme is the life of
Bohemians in mid-19th
century Paris.
Performances nightly at
7.30pm. Costs £14
adults or £12 concessions. Call (01733) 207239.
29 October
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON
- ABBA FOREVER
ABBA Forever is one of the UK’s leading
international tribute shows. Theatre
audiences from across Great Britain and
Sweden have long enjoyed this superb
recreation of possibly the world‘s
greatest pop band. Starts at 8pm.
Costs £16.50. Call (01733) 265705.
29 to 31 October
SACREWELL FARM AND COUNTRY CENTRE,
PETERBOROUGH - HALLOWEEN NIGHT
RIDES
Pre book your spooky thriller ride and experience
the farm by night! See Sacrewell as you have
never seen it before. Call (01780) 782254.
29 to 31 October
KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD MY DOG’S GOT NO NOSE
Damian Williams stars in Ron Aldridge's brand
new comedy, which takes the audience on a
journey to a stand-up comedian's first ever
public performance. Nightly performances at
7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Call
(01733) 207239 for ticket prices.
30 October
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON THE STYLISTICS
The Stylistics evolved into one of the bestselling soul groups ever, as the Philadelphiabased quartet recorded a remarkable ten
straight-top
ten hits during
the early
1970’s. Starts
at 7.30pm.
Costs £21.50.
Call (01733)
265705.
31 October
FERRY MEADOWS - FIREWORK FIESTA
Head down to one of the region's largest
firework displays with a funfair and live
entertainment. Tickets are on sale from the
Tourist Information Centre. Call (01733)
452336.
1 November
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON SALLY MORGAN
Following her TV series – ‘Sally Morgan Star
Psychic’, An Audience with Sally Morgan
returns to the Cresset after her last sell out
show. Starts at 7.30pm. Costs £19.50. Call
(01733) 265705.
1 to 30 November
PETERBOROUGH CENTRAL LIBRARY,
BROADWAY - CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Learn about small time crime in Peterborough
and the punishments dished out by the
Quarter Sessions Court. Entry is free. Call
(01733) 864280.
2 November
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON THE NUTCRACKER
The Moscow Ballet La Classique brings this
classic tale to the Cresset. The Nutcracker
tells the story of Clara, her Nutcracker doll
and the magician Drosselmeyer, and their
amazing adventures in the Land of Snow and
the Kingdom of the Sweets. Starts at 7.30pm.
Costs £19.50. Call (01733) 265705.
2 to 7 November
KEY THEATRE,
EMBANKMENT ROAD
- STEPPING OUT
In a dusty church hall,
ex-professional dancer
Mavis Turner holds her
weekly tap class for her
well-intentioned but not
overly talented troupe.
Jessie Wallace EastEnders’ Kat Slater stars as Sylvia, Brian
Capron - Richard
Hillman in Coronation
Street - plays Geoffrey,
and Olivier Awardnominated West End
star Rosemary
Ashe reprises her role
as Mrs Fraser. For
ticket prices call
(01733) 207239.
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3 November
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH
Charlie and his five-piece band play to sell
out audiences. Their music ranges from
inspirational to country, from ballad to
anthem. Starts at 7.30pm. Costs £17.50
adults or £16 concessions. Call (01733)
265705.
4 November
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
An extraordinary line-up of Buena Vista Social
Club™ stalwarts bring the sound of Havana
to Peterborough for the very first time. This
unique concert will present some of the finest
Cuban music ever made. Starts at 7.30pm.
Costs £28.50. Call (01733) 265705.
5 November
THE CRESSET,
RIGHTWELL,
BRETTON DAVID ESSEX
David Essex has
written, recorded
and produced
albums and
singles that have
sold millions of
copies
worldwide, and
here he brings a show packed full of his
career highlights to Peterborough. Starts at
7.30pm. Costs £25. Call (01733) 265705.
5 November
PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM AND ART
GALLERY, PRIESTGATE - INNS AND
TAVERNS OF PETERBOROUGH WALK
In which pub could you go to watch a cock
fight? What was 'Fen Ale'? Travel back to
Victorian Peterborough and find out about the
hundred and more drinking establishments
that covered the city centre. Starts at 7.30pm.
Costs £5 adults or £3 concessions.
Call (01733) 864663.
6 November
THE CRESSET, RIGHTWELL, BRETTON GRUMPY OLD WOMEN 2
A brand new show from three of Britain’s Top
Grumps - Jenny Éclair, Wendi Peters and
Suzie Blake. Enjoy 90 minutes of advanced
Grumping - plus vital tips on getting through
these gloomy days the Grumpy way! Starts
at 8pm. Costs £20. Call (01733) 265705.
Saturdays in October and November
PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM AND ART
GALLERY, PRIESTGATE – HISTORIC
PETERBOROUGH GUIDED WALK
Explore the fascinating and often
undiscovered history of Peterborough,
from the foundation of the Saxon
abbey to the modern city, with this
walk around the city. Starts at
2pm. Costs £5 adults or £3
concessions.
Call (01733) 864663.
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YourPeterborough | YourNeighbourhood
Wildlife walking and a WONDERFUL
WERRINGTON community
There are some areas of Peterborough which date back hundreds of years. One of those
areas is Werrington village, which falls into Werrington South ward.
In medieval times Werrington was a hamlet
on the outskirts of Peterborough.
Nowadays it is a district area of the city
following Peterborough’s expansion.
For electoral purposes Werrington is split
into North and South wards. Councillors
Colin Burton, Darren Fower and Paula
Thacker represent Werrington South,
which includes Werrington village and
North Gunthorpe.
An issue that is high on the agenda is
speeding traffic. All three councillors are
trained to use police Speedwatch
equipment to record details of speeding
vehicles. They use the equipment on larger
roads including Gunthorpe Road and
Lincoln Road. Drivers caught speeding
receive a warning letter from the police.
Councillor Burton explained: “Speeding is
a problem on some of the larger roads in
the ward. The Speedwatch scheme is a
wonderful initiative and gives back control
to the community. I would recommend
anyone concerned about vehicle speeds
where they live to find out more.”
The ward councillors are also tackling
congestion problems outside schools at
peak times and boy racers who
congregate at Dukesmeade industrial site
at weekends. There are also calls for a
better bus service, including a direct
service from North Gunthorpe to the
Werrington Centre.
Werrington South like every ward has its
issues, but it also its assets. It boasts
Werrington meadows, which runs from
South Gunthorpe to North Gunthorpe at
Cuckoo’s Hollow, which is also an
important wildlife habitat. Both areas are
used by walkers, cyclists, children and dog
owners.
Councillor Thacker says that the open
space is one of the things that make her
proud of the ward.
She said: “Werrington Meadows and
Cuckoo’s Hollow are wonderful areas of
open space and are well used by the
community. They are also kept clean and
tidy and residents regularly pick up litter
there which is commendable.
“There are also very good schools in the
ward and a number of well attended
activities ranging from tea dances to play
groups.”
All three councillors agree there is a great
community spirit in the ward. Looking
ahead they would like to see more facilities
for children in North Gunthorpe and the
play area near Campbell Drive sports
ground improved.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
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Your local councillors can help in a number of ways. You can put your ideas to them if you would like action taken on issues affecting your local
community or the city as a whole. They can also help with problems and complaints. So, why not go along to one of their surgeries listed below?
BARNACK
BRETTON NORTH
BRETTON SOUTH
CENTRAL
DOGSTHORPE
EAST
CONTACT
David Over
Wayne Fitzgerald
Darren Morley
Patricia Nash (MBE)
Michael Fletcher
Mahmood Fazal
Zahid Hussain
Nazim Khan MBE
Chris Ash, Adrian Miners &
Bella Saltmarsh
Bella Saltmarsh
Mark Collins
Stephen Goldspink
EYE & THORNEY
FLETTON
GLINTON & WITTERING
NEWBOROUGH
NORTH
Marion Todd
Ray Dobbs
David Sanders
Fran Benton
Piers Croft
Matthew Lee
John Holdich (OBE)
Diane Lamb
David Harrington
Charles Swift (OBE)
Keith Sharp
NORTHBOROUGH
ORTON LONGUEVILLE
ORTON WATERVILLE
Peter Hiller
Janet Goodwin
Graham Murphy
Pamela Winslade (with the Police
Community Support Officer).
Sue Allen
Gavin Elsey
William Trueman
ORTON WITH HAMPTON
Councillor Fower would also like to see
environmental incentive schemes
introduced. He explained: “We need to
encourage people to do simple things to
help the environment like using their car
less or recycling more of their waste. An
incentive scheme which rewards people
for doing simple things like this could
encourage everyone to do their bit to help
the environment.”
YourPeterborough
PARK
PASTON
RAVENSTHORPE
STANGROUND CENTRAL
Nigel North
Sheila Scott (OBE)
David Seaton
Pam Kreling
Yvonne Lowndes
John Peach
David Day
Sue Day
Lee Gilbert
Gul Nawaz or Harry Newton
Marco Cereste
Brian Rush
Irene Walsh
STANGROUND EAST
WALTON
WERRINGTON NORTH
WERRINGTON SOUTH
WEST
OCTOBER 2009
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(01733) 755939 / 07923 504832
(01733) 567171 / 07708 056727
07860 713900
(01733) 268218
(01733) 264037
07850 335999
07968 876269
Allama Iqbal Centre
The Veranda Family Centre
07971 238977
Dogsthorpe Community Centre
TIME
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11am - 12.30pm
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10am - 11.30am
October 14 & 28
October 3
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October 9
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October 2
Greater Dogsthorpe Partnership, 76 Central Avenue
99 Whitacre
(01733) 343491
East Community Complex
Norman Road Community Centre
(01733) 340066
(01733) 346687
(01733) 223337 / 07729 001815
(01733) 896824 / 07872 822955
07526 997137
07707 381444
(01733) 452481
(01733) 253078
07956 395006
(01733) 810195
Salvation Army, Bourges Blvd
Bluebell Meeting Hall
Beckets Close Community Centre
Salvation Army, Bourges Blvd
Bluebell Meeting Hall, Bluebell Avenue
Shakespeare Centre
07951 465741
07976 571180
07920 160496
Herlington Community Centre
(01733) 236119
Orton Wistow Community Centre
07707 379820
07738 930599
Orton Wistow Community Centre
Orton Waterville Village Hall
(01733) 231659
(01733) 253486
07831 597711
07771 876567
(01733) 310996
(01733) 565561
(01733) 340184
07725 485967
07702 803737 / (01733) 571065
(01733) 248351
Stafford Hall, Hampton Court
(01733) 261821 (office)
St Michael’s Church Hall
Roman and Saxon Court
(01733) 348254
Stanground library
(01733) 342748
(01733) 554436
07702 803700
Walton Community Centre
10am - 12 noon
10am - 11am
10am - 11am
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Office hours
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7.15pm - 8.00pm
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10.30am - 11.30am
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6pm - 7pm
07905 015572
Werrington Library
Any time
6pm - 7pm
07967 131631
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Werrington Village Centre
Any time
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6pm - 7pm
Brookside Methodist Church
6pm - 7pm
(01733) 325541 / 07932 021349
07885 240494
(01733) 268000
(01733) 262384
(01733) 262384
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Janet Wilkinson
Charles Day
Nick Sandford (with the Police
Community Support Officer)
Alternatively, please ring me for an informal chat, contact:
Nick Sandford
John Fox/Judy Fox/Stephen Lane October 6
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John Fox
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Judy Fox
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Stephen Lane
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Colin Burton
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Darren Fower (with the Police
October 2
Community Support Officer)
Darren Fower (with the Police
October 16
Community Support Officer)
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Darren Fower
Paula Thacker (MBE)
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Michael Burton (OBE)
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Matthew Dalton
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YourPeterborough
YourPeterborough
Halloween and Bonfire Night are traditionally a
time for families to have fun - but they are also extremely
busy for the emergency services. That’s why the Safer
Peterborough partnership has launched a seasonal
safety campaign to help you stay safe this year.
Little children dressed as witches,
wizards, ghosts and goblins, apple
bobbing and witches brew fruit punch
may be some of the more fun
activities on Halloween.
But 31 October and
Bonfire Night are also
two of the busiest
times of year for
Cambridgeshire
Fire and Rescue
Service and the
other emergency
services.
Fireworks, bonfires and
‘trick or treating’ can provide
fun and harmless entertainment for
many but October and November are
also the months when 999 calls
increase sharply as residents report
deliberate fires, eggs and flour being
thrown at properties and the misuse of
fireworks.
This coming Halloween and bonfire
period, Cambridgeshire Fire and
Rescue Service, together with its
partner agencies – under the
umbrella of the Safer
Peterborough Partnership
- are calling for
residents to use
fireworks responsibly
and make efforts to
treat each other with
respect.
Chris Strickland,
deputy chief fire officer,
said: “We are calling for
residents to think about the
consequences of their actions.
“Those who deliberately set off fireworks,
start bonfires for malicious purposes or
scare the elderly while trick or treating,
are putting the safety of others at serious
jeopardy and also prevent the whole city
from enjoying this fun time of year.”
FIREWORKS AND SPARKLERS
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue
Service recommends going to an
organised firework display instead of
holding one at home. However, if you do
intend to use fireworks at home, follow
the FIREWORK CODE opposite:
• Buy fireworks marked BS 7114.
• Keep fireworks in a closed box.
• Follow the instructions on each
firework.
• Light them at arms length using a
taper.
• Stand well back.
• Never go back to a lit firework.
• Never put fireworks in your pocket.
• Never throw fireworks.
• Light sparklers one at a time and
wear gloves. Sparklers can reach a
temperature of up to 2,000°C.
• Never give sparklers to children under
five.
• It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone
under the age of 18.
• It is illegal for anyone under the age of
18 to possess fireworks in a public
place.
BONFIRE
• Before you light the bonfire, check
that children and animals are not
hiding inside and are a safe
distance away.
• Don’t leave bonfires unattended.
An adult should have the time to
supervise it until all the material is
consumed.
• If the bonfire has to be left it should
be dampened down with water.
• Don’t light bonfires in unsuitable
weather conditions, particularly
wind.
• Keep a bucket of water or a
hosepipe handy just in case.
• Build bonfires well clear of
buildings, garden sheds, fences,
hedges and traffic.
• Never use flammable liquids to
start the fire, and never burn
dangerous rubbish such as
aerosols, paint, foam furniture,
rubber tyres, batteries etc.
For further information, contact your local fire station or visit www.cambsfire.gov.uk
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YourPeterborough
YourPeterborough
OCTOBER 2009
YourHealth+Care
PLANNING THE FUTURE
Our five year plan ‘Living longer, Living
well’ sets out what our priorities are and
where we need to focus to achieve.
Our vision is “Peterborough people living
longer, healthy, independent and selfdetermined lives.” To do this we have four
main areas we will be focusing on:
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles, Reducing
Health Inequalities, Supporting Vulnerable
People and Improving Access. Within each
of these areas we have set a number of
goals for ourselves which we will achieve
over the next five years. These are:
Welcome to your guide to local
health and care services. As well
as useful numbers and addresses
for local health and care services,
you’ll find information on how NHS
money is being spent and how we
have improved services based on
what you’ve told us you want.
We’ve also
outlined some of
our plans for the
future of health
and social care.
Angela Bailey
Chief Executive
Leading the LOCAL NHS
WHAT IS NHS PETERBOROUGH?
NHS Peterborough is your local Primary
Care Trust responsible for the planning
and buying of your NHS health and care
services across the city. Serving the
same area as Peterborough City Council,
we are responsible for improving the
health of over 160,000 people in
Peterborough and its surrounding areas,
with a budget of just over £290 million.
We are not only responsible for ensuring
you all have access to primary care
services such as GPs, dentists,
pharmacists and opticians, but through
part of our organisation known as
Peterborough Community Services, we
also directly provide health and adult
social care services in the community,
such as home care and district nursing.
PATIENT SURVEY
This year’s national Patient Survey
showed that satisfaction with local
services was high with NHS
Peterborough in the top 20 per cent in
many areas, including getting a GP
appointment quickly. We are working to
make improvements to those areas
with which you were not as satisfied.
We agree that take-up of choice is
poor and we would urge patients who
are referred for specialist treatment to
discuss with their GP the options
available to them and exercise their
right to choose a hospital for their first
outpatient appointment. We
understand that some patients feel that
they are unable to access NHS
Dentistry in Peterborough. However,
there is significant NHS capacity and
patients should visit www.nhs.uk or
phone (01733) 758516 to find their
nearest dentist with capacity.
We do recognise there may be some
difficulties for patients with booking
appointments in advance and we are
addressing this. We are committed to
ensuring that you receive the services
you want, at a time convenient to you,
and of a quality you would expect to
receive.
OUR OWN HEALTH CHECK IS FAIR
The Annual Health Check measures NHS
Peterborough’s performance against a wide
range of health targets and standards, with
scores ranging from ‘excellent’ to ‘weak’. The
current rating for NHS Peterborough is ‘fair’
for both quality of services, and use of
resources. We are succeeding in our vision
towards a healthier Peterborough, but there
are still areas for improvement that we are
working to address. We are confident that
our ratings will improve further over the
coming years.
ADULT SOCIAL CARE SERVICES SHOW
PROMISING PROSPECTS
The Care Quality Commission judged local
adult social care services as two stars with a
‘promising’ capacity to improve further and
highlighted much strength in leadership,
commissioning and use of resources.
If you want more copies of this publication, or any of the sections in an alternative language or format, please write to us at:
Communications Department, NHS Peterborough, 2nd Floor, Town Hall, Peterborough, PE1 1FA, or please call 01733 758 500.
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
1. We will significantly reduce the
number of smokers in Peterborough.
2. We will halt the rise in obesity in all
age groups and reduce childhood
obesity.
3. We will reduce under 18-year-old
conceptions and improve the sexual
health of our population.
4. We will reduce the harm caused by
drug and alcohol substance misuse.
Reducing Health Inequalities
1. We will reduce the morbidity and
mortality from coronary heart disease
and stroke, with a focus on our most
deprived communities.
2. We will reduce the morbidity and
mortality from cancer.
3. We will reduce the morbidity and
mortality from chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, with a focus on
our most deprived communities.
4. We will reduce infant mortality in our
most deprived communities.
Supporting Vulnerable People
1. We will ensure services safeguard the
vulnerable.
2. We will improve and maintain the
health and independence of older
people.
3. We will enable inclusion for those
with mental illness and learning
disability.
4. We will support carers.
5. We will ensure modern and
responsive services are provided for
people with disabilities.
Improving Access
1. We will increase personalisation,
choice and control.
2. We will commission more care to be
delivered closer to home.
3. We will drive up quality and access to
both general practice and dentistry.
4. We will commission first class
maternity care.
WHAT WILL THIS ACHIEVE?
By 2014 we will have:
• Saved more than 35 lives a year by
improving our management of
coronary heart disease
• Reduced teenage pregnancies by
55 per cent from 1998 figures
• Ensured everyone eligible for social
care has an individual budget and
the option to use direct payments to
choose the care they want to meet
their needs
• Supported over 1,000 people living
and working in our most deprived
communities to stop smoking
• Ensured that every person in
Peterborough is able to access a
local NHS dentist
• Reduced infant deaths in Central
ward by 30 per cent
• Commissioned over 400 more Extra
Care home places to support
people in Peterborough to live as
independently as possible
• Reduced the gap in life expectancy
in Peterborough.
The full strategy ‘Living longer, Living well’ can be found on our website at
www.peterborough.nhs.uk along with a summary version.
HOW WE SPEND YOUR MONEY
When spending your money, we seek to ensure you receive fast
and effective services. In the last year for example we have:
• Built a brand new state-of-the art City Care Centre moving
care closer to home and out of a hospital location, with
health and care services under one roof
• Built more Extra Care Housing helping older people live
independently
• Opened the Alma Road Primary Care Centre – a new GP
practice open 7am-10pm with walk-in appointments for
patients registered elsewhere
• Ensured over 95 percent of cancer patients waited less than
two weeks from urgent referral from their GP referral to their
first outpatient appointment
• Extended the hours GP practices are open for, at weekends
and in the evenings.
NHS Commissioning
Healthcare Services
(mainly hospitals)
Non-NHS Commissioning
Healthcare Services
Provider services
Dental
Primary Care
Prescribing
Contingency
Cost of Primary Care
Running the Organisation
Public Health
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USEFUL
DENTAL SERVICES
If you do not have a regular dentist and are
experiencing an urgent dental problem, the
Dental Access Centre may be able to offer
you an emergency appointment. Open
Monday - Friday, 7.45am to 7.00pm (last
appointment 6.30pm) with a break in
service between 12.30pm and 1.30pm,
appointments must be booked on the day.
CONTACTS
Up-to-date contact details
can be found at any time on
www.nhs.uk and on
www.peterborough.nhs.uk
• Telephone: 01733 295 854
To find your nearest GP,
dentist, pharmacy or
optician, you can also call
NHS Peterborough on
01733 758500.
GP SURGERIES
GP surgeries provide a wide range of medical
advice and treatment including minor injuries,
illnesses, jabs and prescriptions. Please call
your local surgery who should be able to offer
you an appointment with a GP or nurse within
48 hours.
AILSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
32 Main Street, Ailsworth, Peterborough,
PE5 7AF Telephone: 01733 380686
ALMA ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Alma Road, Peterborough, PE1 3FG
Telephone: 01733 758388
BOTOLPH BRIDGE COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTRE
Sugar Way, Woodston, Peterborough,
PE2 9QB Telephone: 01733 774500
BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Rightwell East, Bretton, Peterborough,
PE3 8DT Telephone: 01733 264506
DOGSTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Poplar Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough,
PE1 4QF Telephone: 01733 560061
EYE MEDICAL CENTRE
Eye, Peterborough, PE6 7UX
Telephone: 01733 222 282
GRANGE MEDICAL CENTRE
144 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6HA
Telephone: 01733 310110 / 315511
HAMPTON HEALTH
Unit 6b, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre,
The Serpentine, Hampton, Peterborough,
PE7 8DR Telephone: 01733 556900
HODGSON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hodgson Avenue, Werrington, Peterborough,
PE4 5EG Telephone: 01733 573232
HUNTLY GROVE PRACTICE
Thomas Walker Medical Centre, Princes St,
Peterborough, PE1 2QP
Telephone: 01733 551771
• Address: 5 Midgate, Peterborough,
PE1 1TN
If you experience a dental emergency
outside of normal opening times, contact
the dental emergency service on
01223 471 798.
MILLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
St Martins Street, Millfield, Peterborough,
PE1 3BF Telephone: 01733 310095
THORNEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Wisbech Road, Thorney, Peterborough,
PE6 0SD Telephone: 01733 270219
MILLFIELD SURGERY
10 Searjeant Street, Peterborough,
PE1 2LR Telephone 01733 563051
THORPE ROAD SURGERY
64 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AP
Telephone: 0844 477 3880
MINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Thomas Walker Medical Centre, 87-89
Princes St, Peterborough, PE1 2QP
Telephone: 01733 554478 or 558863
WELLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
144 Eye Road, Peterborough, PE1 4SG
Telephone: 0844 477 3842
Appointment line: 01733 201293
NENE VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE,
Clayton, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough,
PE2 5GP Telephone: 01733 366600
WERRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Skaters Way, Werrington, PE4 6NB
Telephone: 01733 578231
NORTH STREET SURGERY
1 North Street, Peterborough, PE1 2RA
Telephone: 01733 312525
WESTGATE SURGERY
Queensgate Centre, Peterborough,
PE1 1NW Telephone: 01733 318440
OLD FLETTON SURGERY
Rectory Gardens, Old Fletton, Peterborough,
PE2 8AY Telephone: 0844 4773919
WESTWOOD CLINIC
Wicken Way, Peterborough, PE3 7JW
Telephone: 01733 265560
ORTON BUSHFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ
Telephone: 01733 371451
14 CHURCH WALK
Peterborough, PE1 2TP
Telephone: 0844 477 3842
Appointment line: 01733 353915
ORTONS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Orton Centre, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough,
PE2 5RQ Telephone: 01733 391022
PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
164 Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UF
Telephone: 08444 144 164
PARNWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Saltersgate, Peterborough, PE1 4YL
Telephone: 01733 896112
PASTON HEALTH CENTRE
Chadburn, Peterborough, PE4 7DG
Telephone: 01733 572584
THOMAS WALKER SURGERY
Thomas Walker Medical Centre, Princes St,
Peterborough, PE1 2QP
Telephone: 01733 551008
THISTLEMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE
6–8 Thistlemoor Road, Peterborough,
PE1 3HP Telephone: 01733 551988
BRETTON DENTAL PRACTICE
125-126 Eyrescroft, Bretton,
Peterborough, PE3 8EU
Telephone: 01733 262623/262648
BUSHFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Fitzwilliam House, 10 Bushfield, Orton
Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5TQ
Telephone: 01733 370331
COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE
Bretton Health Centre, Rightwell East,
Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8DT
Telephone: 01733 708140
COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE
City Health Clinic, Wellington Street,
Peterborough, PE1 5DU
Telephone: 01733 466614
2A CHURCH STREET
Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6QB
Telephone: 01733 571110
405A FULBRIDGE ROAD
Walton, Peterborough, PE4 6SE
Telephone: 01733 571816
63 LINCOLN ROAD SURGERY
Peterborough, PE1 2SF
Telephone: 01733 567807
94 BURGHLEY ROAD
Peterborough, PE1 2QE Tel: 01733 346085
MEDICAL OUT OF HOURS:
If you require medical care when your
GP practice is closed, call your usual
practice number and follow the
instructions, or call the ‘Out of Hours
service’ on 01733 293 838.
OPTICIANS
Optometrists carry out sight tests to check
the quality of your vision and eye health.
They look for signs of eye disease which
may need treatment from a doctor or eye
surgeon and prescribe and fit glasses and
contact lenses. They are trained to
recognise abnormalities and diseases in
the eye, such as cataract and glaucoma.
There are some opticians who are able to
offer mobile services. For a full list of these,
please contact NHS Peterborough on
01733 758500.
EYE DENTAL SURGERY
62 High Street, Eye, Peterborough,
PE6 7UY Telephone: 01733 222826
WERRINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE
14 Skaters Way, Werrington, Peterborough,
PE4 6NB Telephone: 01733 573244
FULBRIDGE DENTAL PARACTICE
107 Fulbridge Road, Peterborough,
PE1 3LE Telephone: 01733 564999
1A DENTAL PRACTICE
97 Church Street, Werrington,
Peterborough, PE4 6QF
Telephone: 01733 574666
HAMPTON COURT DENTAL PRACTICE
55 Hampton Court, Westwood Centre,
Peterborough, PE3 7JB
Telephone: 01733 334400
1A DENTAL PRACTICE
328 Lincoln Road, Millfield, Peterborough,
PE1 2ND Telephone: 01733 343444
HERLINGTON DENTAL SURGERY
Herlington, Orton Malborne, Peterborough,
PE2 5PR Telephone: 01733 234566
157 DENTAL GROUP
157 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 4DD
Telephone: 08444 147 157
LINCOLN ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
95 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2SJ
Telephone: 01733 562436
95 LINCOLN ROAD
Peterborough, PE1 2SJ
Telephone: 01733 560842
MACE DENTAL SURGERY
7 Mace Road, Stanground, Peterborough,
PE2 8RQ Telephone: 01733 566203
MATLEY DENTAL SURGERY
Matley, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough,
PE2 5YQ Telephone: 01733 230066
NEWBOROUGH DENTAL PRACTICE
1 School Road, Newborough,
Peterborough, PE6 7RG
Telephone: 01733 810235
STANGROUND DENTAL SURGERY
Whittlesey Road, Stanground,
Peterborough, PE2 8RB
Telephone: 01733 346676
THE HAMPTONS DENTAL CARE
52 Hargate Way, Peterborough, PE7 8DS
Telephone: 01733 341777
BOOTS OPTICIANS
Queensgate Centre, Peterborough,
PE1 1NW Telephone: 01733 313380
SPECSAVERS/VISION PLUS
53 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1HA
Telephone: 01733 348822
DOLLAND & AITCHISON OPTICIANS
27 Queensgate Centre, Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire PE1 1NH
Telephone: 01733 312705
TESCO OPTICIANS
Serpentine Green Shopping Centre,
Hargate Way, Peterborough, PE7 8BD
Telephone: 0845 601 3479
DOLLOND & AITCHISON
1-4 Long Causeway, Peterborough,
PE1 1YD Telephone: 01733 562019
THE EYE CENTRE
4 Cowgate, Peterborough, PE1 1NA
Telephone: 01733 343380
HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON
(OPTICIANS) LTD
1 Cumbergate, Peterborough, PE1 1YR
Telephone: 01733 310661
THE OCULIST
24 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough,
PE1 1PY Telephone: 01733 555621
OPTICAL EXPRESS
22 Long Causeway, Peterborough,
PE1 1YJ Telephone: 01733 344373
SASK OPTICS
293 Lincoln Road Millfield,
Peterborough, PE1 2PH
Telephone: 01733 563845
SPECIAL EYES
34 North Street, Peterborough, PE1 2RA
Telephone: 01733 893998
VISION EXPRESS
20 Queensgate Centre, Peterborough,
PE1 1NH Telephone: 01733 555655
WERRINGTON OPTICIANS/
HEALTHCARE LTD
97 Church Street, Werrington Village,
Peterborough Telephone: 01733 576596
WESTGATE OPTICAL
1st Floor Westgate House Park Road,
Peterborough, PE1 2TA
Telephone: 01733 342464
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PHARMACISTS
Pharmacists are experts in medicines and
will be able to provide medication and
expert advice on minor injuries and
illnesses, without an appointment.
ALFA CHEMISTS LTD
12B Skaters Way, Werrington,
Peterborough, PE4 6NB
Telephone: 01733 578277
ALFA CHEMISTS LTD, PARK ROAD
PHARMACY
164 Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UF
Telephone: 01733 565971
ALLIANCE PHARMACY
21 High Street, Eye, Peterborough,
PE6 7UP Telephone: 01733 222125
ASDA STORES LTD
West Rivergate Shopping Centre, Viersen
Platz, Peterborough, PE1 1ET
Telephone: 01733 556310
BOOTS THE CHEMIST LTD
Unit 2 Serpentine Green Shopping Centre,
Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8BE
Telephone: 01733 893528
CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY
303-307 Lincoln Road, Millfield,
Peterborough, PE1 2PH
Telephone: 01733 567208
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Valley Park Centre, Unit B, Sugar Way,
Peterborough, PE2 9QY
Telephone: 01733 895974
CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY
Chadburn Centre, Paston, Peterborough,
PE4 7DG Telephone: 01733 322907
LLOYDS PHARMACY
1 Bushfield, Orton Goldhay,
Peterborough, PE2 5RQ
Telephone: 01733 235026
CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY
Westgate House, Westgate,
Peterborough, PE1 2TA
Telephone: 01733 560952
CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY LTD
2 Central Square, Stanground,
Peterborough, PE2 8RH
Telephone: 01733 343678
LLOYDS PHARMACY
Nene Valley Medical Centre, Clayton,
Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5SD
Telephone: 01733 234244
MILLFIELD CHEMIST
387 Lincoln Road, Peterborough,
PE1 2PF Telephone: 01733 312933
DOGSTHORPE PHARMACY
54 Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe,
Peterborough, PE1 4LH
Telephone: 01733 565423
NEWBOROUGH PHARMACY
42-46 School Road, Newborough,
Peterborough, PE6 7RG
Telephone: 01733 811917
EASTCHEM (ALFA CHEMISTS LTD)
127 Eastfield Road, Peterborough,
PE1 4AU Telephone: 01733 310751
ODEDRA CHEMIST
Rectory Gardens, Old Fletton,
Peterborough, PE2 8AY
Telephone: 01733 342081
GLINTON MEDICAL
4 Rectory Lane, Glinton, Peterborough,
PE6 7LR Telephone: 01733 253433
PHARMACY FIRST
7 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RJ
Telephone: 01733 551 411
BOOTS THE CHEMIST LTD
Bretton Health Centre, Rightwell East,
Peterborough, PE3 8DT
Telephone: 01733 267810
GRAHAM YOUNG CHEMIST
683 Lincoln Road, New England,
Peterborough, PE1 3HA
Telephone 01733 554778
BOOTS THE CHEMIST LTD
Queensgate Centre, Peterborough,
PE1 1NW Telephone: 01733 312211
GRANVILLE PHARMACY
35 Granville Street, Peterborough,
PE1 2QQ Telephone: 01733 349244
SAINSBURY'S IN STORE PHARMACY
112 Oxney Road, Peterborough,
PE1 5NG Telephone: 01733 349346
BOOTS THE CHEMIST LTD
Unit 2, Bretton Centre, Bretton,
Peterborough, PE3 8BD
Telephone: 01733 262555
HALLS THE CHEMIST
The Old Chapel, Church Hill, Castor,
Peterborough, PE5 7AU
Telephone: 01733 380380
SAINSBURY'S IN STORE PHARMACY
Sainsbury's Supermarket, Flaxland,
Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8DA
Telephone: 01733 264733
CHEMISTREE (ZANREX LTD)
57 Ledbury Road, Netherton,
Peterborough, PE3 9RF
Telephone: 01733 261121
HALLS THE CHEMIST
57 Napier Place, Orton Wistow,
Peterborough, PE2 6XN
Telephone: 01733 233666
SHRIVES CHEMIST
14 Westgate, Peterborough, PE1 1RA
Telephone: 01733 554319
CITY PHARMACY
50 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RY
Telephone: 01733 562045
HALLS THE CHEMIST
14a Church St, Thorney, Peterborough,
PE6 0QB Telephone: 01733 270111
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Serpentine Green Shopping Centre,
Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8BD
Telephone: 01733 410547
CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY
2-6 Hampton Court, Westwood,
Peterborough, PE3 7JY
Telephone: 01733 262854
HAMPTON PHARMACY
Unit 13, Hampton Vale Local Centre,
Peterborough, PE7 8GL
Telephone: 01733 248371
THOMAS WALKER PHARMACY
Thomas Walker Medical Centre,
87 Princes Street, Peterborough,
PE1 2QP Telephone: 01733 313130
ROWLANDS
46 Westgate, Peterborough, PE1 1RE
Telephone: 01733 319398
WALTON PHARMACY
178A Mounsteven Avenue, Walton,
Peterborough, PE4 6HN
Telephone: 01733 322776
WERRINGTON PHARMACY
97 Church Street, Werrington,
Peterborough, PE4 6QF
Telephone: 01733 322322
WEST TOWN CHEMIST
63-65 Mayors Walk, West Town,
Peterborough, PE3 6EX
Telephone: 01733 564144
ACCIDENT &
EMERGENCY (A&E)
The A&E department at Peterborough
District Hospital is for serious accidents
and emergencies only. Call 999 for an
ambulance or visit A&E for emergencies
such as a suspected heart attack, stoke,
severe chest pains, heavy bleeding,
breathing problems, loss of
consciousness, poisoning, or recent
injuries such as burns or possible broken
bones.
WALK-IN CENTRE
The Walk-in Centre offers convenient
access to NHS treatment, advice and
information. Experienced and highly
trained nurses at the centre can treat a
wide range of minor illnesses and injuries
such as cuts, strains, sprains, minor
infections and skin complaints. They also
offer general health advice and
information, emergency contraception/
condoms and advice on stopping
smoking.
• Open seven days a week, 365 days a
year, 7.00am-10.00pm
• City Care Centre, Thorpe Road,
Peterborough PE3 6DB
Telephone: 01733 293 800
NHS DIRECT
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
For social care enquiries or referrals call
Peterborough Direct on 01733 747474.
NHS Peterborough is also responsible for
arranging and providing adult social care
on behalf of the City Council.
Peterborough and Stamford Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust
As an NHS Foundation Trust, hospital
services are developed with the increased
involvement of the local communities of
greater Peterborough and Stamford. For
Peterborough District and Edith Cavell
hospitals, call 01733 874000.
Visit: www.peterboroughhospitals.co.uk.
Annual Health Check ratings:
Quality of Service, Excellent.
Use of Resources, Weak.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust (Addenbrookes)
Cambridge University Hospitals is a 1,000
bed teaching hospital, one of the
Government’s new biomedical research
centres with a world-class research
reputation, and also provides acute and
specialist services.
Telephone: 01223 245151.
Visit: www.addenbrookes.org.uk
Annual Health Check ratings:
Quality of Service, Excellent.
Use of Resources, Excellent.
NHS Direct is a
confidential, 24-hour
telephone advice and
information service.
Call and talk to a
trained nurse for advice
on what to do if someone
in your family feels ill.
Telephone: 0845 4647, Textphone: 0845
606 4647, or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
YOUR LOCAL
NHS TRUSTS
Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Papworth Hospital provides specialist heart
and lung services known as cardiothoracic
services, as well as adult services in
cardiology, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery
and respiratory medicine and is the UK’s
main heart and lung transplant centre.
Telephone: 01480 830541.
Visit: www.papworthpeople.com.
Annual Health Check ratings:
Quality of Service, Good.
Use of Resources, Excellent.
Hinchingbrooke Healthcare NHS Trust
The hospital has 396 beds, including 27
specifically for day cases along with a £1.2
million medical assessment unit and a new
£22 million treatment centre.
Telephone: 01480 416416.
Visit: www.hinchingbrooke.nhs.uk
Annual Health Check ratings:
Quality of Service, Good.
Use of Resources, Weak.
Alma Road Primary Care Centre offers
Peterborough people a choice to either
register as a regular patient, or walk-in with
or without an appointment at the GP health
centre on the day. Patients who walk in for
treatment do not have to register and can
still see their usual GP as normal.
• Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year,
7.00am-10.00pm
• Alma Road, Peterborough, PE1 3FG
Telephone: 01733 758388
PATIENT ADVICE & LIAISON
NHS Peterborough’s Patient
Advice and Liaison Service
(PALS) can support you to
source health and social
care information as well as
deal with any problems and
concerns about your care.
Telephone 01733 758584, email
[email protected] or
write to PALS, 2nd Floor, Town Hall,
Peterborough, PE1 1FA.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust provides mental health and
specialist learning disability services
across Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough. As a teaching Trust they
are in partnership with the Department of
Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge.
Telephone: 01223 726781.
Visit: www.cambsmh.nhs.uk
Annual Health Check ratings:
Quality of Service, Excellent.
Use of Resources, Good.
East of England Ambulance Service
NHS Trust
The Trust is spread over 7,500 square
miles, covering rural retreats, busy seaside
resorts and large urban conurbations of
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex,
Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Telephone: 01284 731800.
Visit: www.eastamb.nhs.uk
Annual Health Check ratings:
Quality of Service, Weak.
Use of Resources, Weak.
All of the trusts come under the NHS East of England Strategic Health Authority (01223 597 500)
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CONTACTING
Peterborough City Council
For all general enquiries, please telephone 01733 747474
ABANDONED VEHICLES
T: 01733 425383
E: [email protected]
ADOPTION
T: 01733 317448
E: [email protected]
ADULT EDUCATION
T: 01733 761361
E: [email protected]
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
T: 01733 747474
E: [email protected]
BENEFITS (COUNCIL TAX AND HOUSING)
T: 01733 452241
E: [email protected]
BUSES (timetables)
T: 0871 200 22 33
BUSINESS RATES
T: 01733 452252
E: [email protected]
CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIUM
T: 01733 262639
E: [email protected]
CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE REFERRAL
AND ASSESSMENT
T: 01733 864180 or 01733 864170.
FRAUD HOTLINE
(BENEFITS)
T: 01733 452250
E: [email protected]
HOUSING OPTIONS
T: 01733 864064
E: [email protected]
LIBRARIES
T: 01733 864280
E: [email protected]
MARKET
T: 01733 343358
E: [email protected]
NEW LINK CENTRE
T: 01733 864305
E: [email protected]
NOISE COMPLAINTS
T: 01733 747474
E: [email protected]
REGISTER OFFICE
T: 01733 864646
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
T: 01733 864007
E: [email protected]
COMPLAINTS
T: 01733 296331
E: [email protected]
SPORTS CENTRES
(COUNCIL OWNED)
T: 01733 747474
E: [email protected]
COUNCIL TAX
T: 01733 452258
E: [email protected]
STREET CLEANING
T: 01733 747474
E: [email protected]
DOG WARDENS/DOG FOULING
T: 01733 747474
(out of hours 01733 864157)
E: [email protected]
STREET LIGHTING
T: 01733 453523
E: [email protected]
EDUCATION HELP DESK
T: 01733 747474
E: [email protected]
EMERGENCY (OUT OF HOURS)
T: 01733 864157
FAMILIES INFORMATION SERVICE
T: 0800 298 9121
E: [email protected]
• Pay your council tax and
business rates
• Apply for jobs at the council
• Report abandoned vehicles,
fly-tipping and graffiti
• Make a planning application
• Find out about council services,
schemes and initiatives and much more
SWIMMING POOLS
(COUNCIL OWNED)
T: 01733 747474
E: [email protected]
TOURIST INFORMATION
T: 01733 452336
E: [email protected]
TRADING STANDARDS
T: 08454 04 05 06
FLY-TIPPING/POSTING AND
WASTE AND RECYCLING
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
T: 01733 747474
T: 01733 747474
E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
FOSTERING
T: 0800 085 0713
E: [email protected]
www.peterborough.gov.uk
YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICE
T: 01733 864500
E: [email protected]
Visit our Customer Service Centre
at Bayard Place, Broadway which
is open from 9am to 5pm on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday and from
11am to 5pm on Wednesday.