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Richard Howitt on the Meaning of Cuts

07:10 Friday 15th October 2010 Peterborough Breakfast Show BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

ANDY GALL: Ministers have confirmed that nearly two hundred quangos will be scrapped to cut costs. Another one hundred and eighteen quangos are to be merged. The Environment Agency, whose HQ is in Peterborough, will be retained, but will be reformed, with job cuts not being ruled out. Natural England, who also have offices in the city, are also affected. And the Labour Party say the cull could end up costing more than it saves. So joining us now to discuss this is Labour MEP Richard Howitt, for the East of England.
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Peterborough News 15th October 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 06:00 to 09:00 on Friday 15th October 2010.

Topics:
The Environment Agency based in Peterborough faces “reform” after the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Saved from outright closure, Peterborough Passport Office is not yet immune from cuts.
Welland Primary School has been promised a state of the art environmentally friendly newly built premises.
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Peterborough News 26th August 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 26th August 2010.

Topics:
NHS Peterborough would like to close Parnwell Medical Centre when the current GP retires but deny that cost saving is the reason. Meeting 18:00 Thursday 2nd September 2010 Parnwell Primary School.
Sawtry locals are doing their best to prevent the opening of a sex shop in the village at the site of the former Little Chef.
Despite intensive rain the Environment Agency says there is no flood risk at present.
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Peterborough News 9th August 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Monday 9th August 2010.

Topics:
Council plans roadworks to control traffic flow at the Lincoln Road Triangle starting January.
Bushfield Ormiston School will get its expansion funding despite cuts elsewhere to the Government’s Building Schools for the Future programme.
Cross Keys Homes is behind a US-inspired skills exchange scheme launching today at Hampton Court Westwood.
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Tacklefest Hit By River Nene Weed Growth

An infestation of river weed has postponed Tacklefest , cancelled the Peterborough City Rowing Club Junior Regatta, and anglers report the river is unfishable. Ken Wade a Peterborough angler describes the problem. His interview is followed by another interview with a spokesman from the Environment Agency who puts their side of the story. Broadcast at 07:22 and 08:37 respectively on Thursday July 1st in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

An infestation of river weed has postponed Tacklefest , cancelled the Peterborough City Rowing Club Junior Regatta, and anglers report the river is unfishable. Ken Wade a Peterborough angler describes the problem. His interview is followed by an interview with a man from the Environment Agency who puts their side of the story, but doesn’t really begin to address the root of the problem. Broadcast at 07:22 and 08:37 respectively on Thursday July 1st in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Peterborough News 1st July 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 1st July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Budget cuts mean that privatising prisoner rehabilitation as currently being trialled in Peterborough could go nationwide.
Rampant weed growth in the River Nene during the hot weather hampers angling and is being addressed. Tacklefest has been postponed to September. Peterborough City Rowing Club Junior Regatta was cancelled.
MacMillan Cancer hold their annual Frog Race at Peterborough Greyhound Stadium tonight. These are giant plywood frogs tethered to a JCB and operated from a gantry by teams of five.
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Peterborough News 18th June 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 18th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
A growth conference aimed at attracting inward investment went well according to Council Leader.
The East of England Show starts today and features historic vehicles and farm implements. 10,000 expected.
Another bout of street drinking is planned for tonight’s World Cup match between England and Argentina.
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Peterborough News May 18th 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Tuesday 18th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Lincolnshire County Council have a controversial plan to merge Crowland and Holbeach schools.
Civil Aviation Authority fixes the volcanic ash flight disruption problem by relaxing the rules.
A top local estate agency calls for council unity to advance the redevelopment agenda.
The Council Leader denies council disunity and blames the economic climate.
Peterborough Garden Park will be officially opened on July 8th 2010 by Countess of Wessex.
The Environment Agency has created sea-trout breeding beds in the River Welland.
A local travel agent gives timely advice for booking holidays during this period of disruption.
Resident non-resident health guru warns against processed meat as do Haarvard University.

Interviewees:
Patricia Bradwell Childrens Services Lincolnshire County Council.
Chris Haworth Carter Jonas.
Chris Randall Environment Agency.
Marco Cereste Peterborough City Council Leader.
Daniel Broccoli Britaly Travel.
Michael van Straten Health Guru.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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