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⏳ Don't miss out on our free Baby Week activities! Whether your little one loves dancing, stories, sensory play or calm bonding activities, we've got a fantastic programme waiting for you: 🪩 Baby Disco 📚 Sharing Stories 🎨 Messy Babies 💚 Baby Wellbeing Day All designed to help families chat, play and read together while supporting babies' development. Find out more: pulse.ly/k1fex42kwx
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Looking to refresh your food safety knowledge or train new staff? Join us on Wednesday 17 February 2027 at City College Peterborough for: ✅Food Hygiene Training (9:30am to 12:30pm) ✅Allergen & Hypersensitivity Training (1:30pm to 4:30pm) Both courses are suitable for anyone working with food and cover legal requirements, best practice and food safety responsibilities. ➡️ £36 per half-day session (£30 + VAT) per person ➡️ To check availability and book a place, email [email protected] or call 01733 207184. emo ⚠️Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. #Peterborough #FoodSafety #FoodHygiene #AllergenAwareness #BusinessSupport #TrainingOpportunity
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🎅 Santa’s Big Yellow Bus is Coming to Town! 🚌 Santa and his famous Big Yellow Bus will be arriving in Peterborough for the Christmas Lights Switch-On! 📍 Long Causeway 🕒 Friday 20 November, from 3pm to 7pm Come along and: 📸 Take a photo with Santa 🎁 Receive a small festive gift 🚌 See Santa’s Big Yellow Bus up close ✨ Enjoy the excitement of the Christmas Lights Switch On Make sure you stop by and say hello to Santa before the city lights up for Christmas!
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Here's a round-up of events happening in the next fortnight. Discover these events and more: pulse.ly/amcpdw5lvk If you know of any other events going on, please drop them in the comments
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Seeing and being seen is vital when cycling after dark. Bright clothing, reflective materials and working lights can help other road users spot you sooner, reducing the risk of collisions and keeping everyone safer on the roads. Whether you're cycling to work, school or for leisure, make visibility a priority: pulse.ly/8mwwseflh9 #RoadSafety #CycleSafety #BeSeenBeSafe #Peterborough #Cycling
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Are you emergency-ready? Everyday emergencies like storms can disrupt the essential services you rely on—like your phone, water, power and the internet. Taking a few simple steps to prepare can make a big difference, helping you manage while emergency support reaches those who need it most. If you or someone you know might need extra support during a gas, electricity or water outage, they may be able to sign up for the Priority Services Register. It’s a free service that ensures utility companies know who may need extra assistance. Lots of households are eligible, including those of pensionable age, people with long-term illnesses, and families with children under 5. Find out more about how to prepare and check your eligibility for extra help at: pulse.ly/mqxrlzhtlx
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Today, we pause to remember and honour the brave servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. At 11am, we encourage residents to join the nation in observing a two-minute silence as we reflect on their courage, service and dedication. #LestWeForget 🌺
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🩺 Are you or your child up to date with their vaccinations? If you or your family have missed any scheduled vaccinations, you can catch up this autumn a walk-in clinic in Peterborough. This will include routine vaccinations for all ages and will also include the flu vaccine. No booking is required and all vaccines are free for everyone. Further information on vaccination eligibility can be found here: pulse.ly/qknpiynrro It's never too late to catch up and help protect your child against illnesses such as flu, measles, whooping cough and meningitis.
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Our libraries are more than just books. They are community spaces offering free access to learning, digital support and events for all ages. Watch this short video to see how library services are funded and how they benefit you. Have your say: pulse.ly/vbb4yquman
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📣 Could your next opportunity be with Peterborough City Council? Join us at our Careers Fair on Wednesday 18 November. Come and meet our teams, explore opportunities and find out where a career with PCC could take you. 🕐 1:00pm–3:00pm 🕟 4:30pm–6:00pm Register your interest at the link below or just drop in: pulse.ly/sz36ndhfcz
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We're continuing to name and shame fly-tippers as part of our Love Where You Live campaign to highlight the problems that their actions cause. Didel Radu and Brian Wiacek both recently appeared at Peterborough Magistrates' Court and pleaded guilty to fly-tipping offences in Peterborough and Castor. Love Where You Live emphasises that everyone has a part to play in tackling fly-tipping and littering and that by disposing of litter and waste properly, residents can help the council save money and create cleaner and stronger communities. Read more here: pulse.ly/gwyxhvvuw2
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This morning, one of our recycling collection vehicles experienced a fire during its round. Following an investigation, a discarded power pack battery hidden inside a black bag was identified as the cause. Thankfully, no one was injured, fire crews quickly dealt with the incident, and the vehicle returned to service after a short delay. ⚠️ Batteries should never be placed in recycling or waste bins. When damaged during collection, they can overheat and cause fires, putting crews, vehicles and the public at risk: pulse.ly/aqid8wz7uj 🔋 Please dispose of batteries safely at designated recycling points across the city. #BatterySafety #RecycleRight #Peterborough #WasteAndRecycling #BinSafety
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Don't miss Peterborough’s Christmas Lights Switch-On! On 20 November, join Boomerang Radio for an evening of live music, local performers, festive food stalls, and the big moment when our beautiful Christmas tree lights up the city centre. The city also has a packed schedule of festive, family-friendly entertainment and seasonal attractions, so there are plenty of opportunities for residents and visitors to soak up the magic of Christmas. These include Christmas Fairs at the Cathedral and St John’s Church, stalls on weekends throughout late November and December, Christmas Films at the Odeon, entertainment from choirs and bands, and a new grotto at the Cathedral. Read more about Christmas in Peterborough this year: pulse.ly/msau6onkz9
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Residents are invited to have their say on a new licensing policy for taxi and private hire vehicles in Peterborough. The council has today launched a public consultation on the draft Taxi and Private Hire Policy 2026–2031. The consultation runs until 18 December and we urge members of the public as well as taxi drivers, operators and other stakeholders to comment. The policy is intended to strengthen public safety, improve regulatory oversight and ensure that licensed operators and vehicles continue to meet appropriate standards. For more information and to have your say visit pulse.ly/xiowijsoyv
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A temporary closure of part of the river Nene in Peterborough will start later this month to enable the safe construction of Cygnet Bridge. Restrictions will be in place from Monday 16 November until Thursday 24 December, preventing river navigation approximately 100 metres upstream and downstream of the bridge construction site. To help minimise disruption, the closure will be in place during times when construction is being carried out (between 7am - 6pm weekdays and some weekends) and where possible, the river will be re-opened to traffic. Find out more here: pulse.ly/xuwutr7dtf
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🎨🖐️ Let’s get messy! Let your little one explore, create and discover through sensory activities and crafts at our free Messy Babies session. Messy play supports creativity, curiosity and learning through play - and we'll deal with the clean-up! 📅 Wednesday 18 November ⏰ 11am-12pm 📍 North Ward Family Hub (PE1 2AN) 👶 Suitable for children aged 0-5 years Spaces are free, no booking required - come and join the fun. Find out more: pulse.ly/3sh4b6jul2
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✍️Have you applied for your child’s Reception or Junior place next year? 📅 The deadline for Reception/Junior school places is 15 January 2027. If you apply before the closing date, you will receive your child's school place offer on 16 April 2027. Apply here: peterborough.gov.uk/admissio…
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📅Council committee meetings being held this week. 👇Click on the links below to find out what's being discussed and decided. Agendas: pulse.ly/fox5qnpnib Decisions: pulse.ly/3widjxi4jb (available the next working day)
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NORTH WARD - bring us your bulky waste! 🚛 Our free Bulky Waste Collection Roadshow is coming to Gladstone Community Centre and Thistlemoor Road on Saturday 14 November. Got unwanted bulky household items? Bring them along and dispose of them responsibly while helping to keep your neighbourhood clean, tidy, and free from fly-tipping. 🕒 Check the graphic for collection times. #LoveWhereYouLive #BulkyWaste #Peterborough
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We provide services to support families and communities. Family Hub activities offer programmes for children and parents, community support hubs provide practical help and advice, and parenting courses help parents build strong relationships with their children. Find out more about how these services are funded by watching the video below. Have your say: pulse.ly/logpecbh3r
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