Peterborough City Council

🔥Nominate your Teacher of the Year 🔥 If you've a child finishing the school year this week - ask them is there a teacher who has been amazing - helped them improve and develop! If there is what better way to thank them than by nominating them for the city’s Spark Teacher of the Year award - the city’s new awards honouring those who make a difference in the lives of children and families across Peterborough. Nominations close 31 July. Find out more: pulse.ly/o8tzxisz4y Many thanks for the award sponsors @CambsPboroCA @morgansindallc #SparkAward

Jack Hunt Pool could see £3.8 million refurbishment as part of our leisure investment plan. Cabinet will be asked to approve plans to accept almost £800,000 of grant funding to go towards a major £3.8 million refurbishment of the popular city swimming pool. The planned revamp of Jack Hunt Swimming Pool in Ledbury Road, is the second facility that is set to undergo a makeover as part of a two-year investment programme in the city’s swimming facilities. While we continue to progress plans for a new leisure centre and indoor pool on the Embankment, this investment plan aims to ensure the city’s existing swimming facilities are maintained and upgraded to ensure they can be enjoyed by residents and visitors for many years to come. Find out more: pulse.ly/vxtlubc4uq

Want to learn to cycle or need to improve and build confidence? Thanks to funding from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, FREE Adult Cycle Training sessions are available between July and November across Peterborough. 📍Nene Valley Community Centre, PE2 9RE 📅22 July, 1 & 12 Aug, 15 Nov 📍The Lido, PE2 9RE 📅23 July, 2 & 13 Aug, 14 Nov 📍Central Park, PE1 4DX 📅1, 5 & 27 Sept, 5 Oct Whether you want to get started, build your confidence, or feel safer on the roads, you’ll be supported at every step. You can choose from one-to-one, small group or family sessions. Everything is tailored to your ability and what you want to learn. Although the sessions are aimed at adults, families are also able to attend and as several sessions are in the school holidays it could be a great way to get more families out on their bike. Book your free cycle training sessions here: pulse.ly/itqk3k0aef

Did you know that more than 1 in 3 adults in Peterborough are physically inactive and less than half of children reach recommended activity levels? Physical inactivity is costing our community £4.6 million in healthcare each year — but small changes can make a big difference. ✔ Start with small, achievable goals ✔ Find activities you enjoy ✔ Build movement into your everyday routine Every step counts toward a healthier Peterborough. Get up. Get out. Get moving. 💚 Find other ways to get moving: pulse.ly/8x063y2not

Our Youth Justice Service has been rated ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP), with some areas rated outstanding. The inspectors looked at our work with children and victims, and praised strong, child-centred practice, skilled practitioners and effective partnership working to support children, victims and the wider community. Cllr Katy Cole, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Peterborough City Council, said: “This positive inspection outcome is a testament to the dedication, skill and compassion of our Youth Justice Service and the partners who work alongside them every day. The team works with children at some of the most difficult and complex points in their lives. Their work is about understanding each child’s experiences, building trust, supporting families, protecting victims and communities, and helping children make positive changes." Find out more: pulse.ly/hhmitrstvx

🌳Central Park, Itter Park and Manor Farm Park in Eye have all retained the prestigious Green Flag Sward marking them out as some of the best open spaces in the country. Councillor Chris Wiggin, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “I am absolutely delighted by this wonderful achievement, which is testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams, who have maintained these much-loved green spaces to such high standards. I also want to thank the volunteer groups who support these parks. They help promote the use and care of the parks’ facilities within their communities, assist with the day to day management, seek funding and park improvements, as well as providing valuable feedback. Find out more: pulse.ly/15io2eshqb

Make a difference where it matters most. View the latest vacancies and apply today: pulse.ly/ueyrbftxbs

Wanting to get school ready for September? We are holding a FREE one-day only Second Chance Pop-up Uniform Shop to swap school uniform, donate spare school uniform or for parents to take what uniform they need. What's more we've also coats and prom dresses available and will have community stalls outside on the day. 📅 Friday 31 July 🕓 12noon to 5pm 📍 Next to the Town Hall, Bridge Street ♻️ School uniforms, coats, dresses, children's books Save money, support your community, and help give quality items a second chance instead of sending them to waste. Everyone is welcome! A partnership with RB7 Art Centre CIC, Communities Team and Co-op Central Co-op Food. Find out more: pulse.ly/ilsvqhetoo

A by-election is being held in Fletton and Woodston ward following the resignation of Daisy Blakemore-Creedon Voting will take place on Thursday 16 July. Find out more about the candidates standing and the location of polling stations: pulse.ly/oly5v9usa1 And don't forget to take your ID with you to be able to vote:pulse.ly/2oczgub8bs

📅Council committee meetings being held this week. 👇Click on the links below to find out what's being discussed and decided. Agendas: pulse.ly/vs2zpkexwk Decisions: pulse.ly/zposmqg8j5(available the next working day)

Home should feel safe — especially for children. If it doesn’t, that matters. 👉 Find support: pulse.ly/raxmpidgir

🔥Nominate your Partnership Excellence Award🔥 Do you know a partnership that has demonstrated exceptional joint working to support children and young people? If so, nominate them for the city’s new Spark Awards where we will be honouring those who make a difference in the lives of children and families across Peterborough. Nominations close 31 July. Find out more and nominate: pulse.ly/b6vw9aiqws Many thanks for the award sponsors @CambsPboroCA, @LindumGroup and @morgansindallc #SparkAward

⚽️ Good luck, England as they continue their World Cup journey tonight with their game against Norway! We’re cheering on the Three Lions and wishing the team every success in today’s match. 🦁🦁🦁 #ThreeLions #England #WorldCup #GoodLuckEngland #ComeOnEngland

Our refuse crews have done a sterling job in the extreme heat this week – alongside thousands of other people in many sectors who have carried on working to keep our city running smoothly and to support residents. Thank you to each and every one of you. The conditions have meant that crews were not able to reach every home on today's rounds. If your bin was missed, please leave it out for collection and our crews will do their best to get to you tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and also to our refuse staff who have agreed to work overtime tomorrow to reach those in Newborough and Stanground that they could not get to today.

Is it normal for an abusive ex-partner to continue exerting control after a relationship ends? No. As part of the Is It Normal? campaign, we're encouraging professionals to recognise the signs of post-separation abuse and understand how coercive control can continue through parenting arrangements. Parenting with an Abusive Ex-Partner – For Professionals Designed for Children's Services staff, this free training explores: ✅ How coercive control continues after separation ✅ The impact on parenting and child wellbeing ✅ Identifying risks and supporting protective parents ✅ Using practical, parent-created guidance to improve safety and child-focused parenting ✅ Learning from lived experience through interactive activities This session will help strengthen your practice and build confidence in supporting families affected by domestic abuse. 📅 Upcoming dates: Tuesday 28 July, 1pm–4.30pm Thursday 20 August, 9.30am–1pm Friday 23 October, 9.30am–1pm Tuesday 15 December, 9.30am–1pm Thursday 28 January, 9.30am–1pm 📍 Sand Martin House, Fletton Quays, Peterborough 💷 Free of charge

🔥The Spark Awards has been launched to celebrate individuals, teams and partnerships who support children and young people across Peterborough. Nominations are open across the 14 different categories to award anyone who works with children - from our partners in education, health, and the police, to Cub, Scouts, Brownies and Guide leaders, inspiring teachers, those in the voluntary sector, and every committed person in between. A special awards dinner will be held on 22 October 2026 at the Marriott Hotel for those shortlisted for an award. Find out more and nominate by 31 July: pulse.ly/a9aqktuvy4 Many thanks for the award sponsors @CambsPboroCA, @LindumGroup and @morgansindallc #SparkAward

One of our EET (education, employment and training) talks about helping a young person to access mental health support, look into work experience and practice interview techniques. This Youth Employment Week, take a look into the support we offer young people who aren't in education, employment or training: pulse.ly/zy16d4v4vy #youthemploymentweek

A sunny day in the park can quickly be spoilt by what gets left behind. Before you head home, take a quick look around your spot. Crisp packets, plastic cups, squashed grapes. Bag it all up and take it with you. Or use a bin on your way out. Wherever you are, rubbish left behind means someone else's afternoon gets spoiled. 🌳☀️

Councillors on our Children’s and Young People Scrutiny Committee will hear about proposals for a new purpose-built £13 million Youth Zone for the city at a meeting on Monday. They'll be asked to recommend that Cabinet, at its meeting on 21 July, approves spending £410,000 to enable national youth charity, OnSide Youth Zones, to work with us to progress detailed designs for a new dedicated youth to facility for young people. A Youth Zone would provide safe places to socialise, play sports, learn skills, get support, and take part in activities outside school hours. OnSide already has a national network of 15 Youth zone across the country and a further eight are currently being developed. Find out more: pulse.ly/2kd5lgcarg

In her latest weekly blog, Cllr Shabina Qayyum talks about the World Cup, Pride in Place Impact Funding, the city’s water attractions, Roman Fields and her latest work experience student. Read here: pulse.ly/op9hwc8jib