Joanna Taylor

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Joanna Taylor

Five Peterborough stories you might have missedJoanna TaylorJOANNA TAYLOR/BBCKelly Slack said she devised a new scheme for rough sleepers in Peterborough after finding that temporary accommodation was ineffective New temporary homes for people sleeping rough in a city were called "as plush as a hotel", while a campaign to tackle low literacy rates was launched. Here are five stories from Peterborough you might have missed this week.

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3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Joanna Taylor

Man who slept rough praises 'plush' new housingJoanna TaylorJOANNA TAYLOR/BBCPaul Smith, 52, said his new home was as 'plush as a hotel' New temporary homes for people sleeping rough in a city were "as plush as a hotel", one of its first residents said. Paul Smith, 52, said he was "surprised" by the quality of the facilities in Peterborough after staying at several other hostels and guest houses.

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Joanna Taylor

Five Peterborough stories you might have missed Joanna TaylorBBCOlly and Mandy are among the people objecting to plans which could see a riverside path and woodland built on in futureThere are concerns from residents that a "majestic" view of the Fens could be blocked by a new development, while a very famous tank engine was spotted at a local heritage railway station. Here are five stories from Peterborough you might have missed this week.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Joanna Taylor

Council sells £50m worth of assets to repay debtsJoanna TaylorJoe GriffinLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGetty ImagesPeterborough City Council sold Weston Homes Stadium back to Peterborough United in 2021 A football stadium, shopping centre and farmland were among a council's most lucrative sales as it tried to repay its debts. Peterborough City Council made £50m from asset sales over the past decade, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.