The Destruction of Wildlife Habitats

LibDem councillor Nick Sandford questions the economic benefits claimed for Peterborough City Council’s policy of replacing trees and shrubs with grass, and both he and Gardening Guru Geoff Stebbings question the policy itself on ecological and aesthetic grounds. Broadcast at 07:27 and 08:51 respectively on Wednesday July 7th in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Peterborough.

LibDem councillor Nick Sandford questions the economic benefits claimed for Peterborough City Council’s policy of replacing trees and shrubs with grass, and both he and Gardening Guru Geoff Stebbings question the policy itself on ecological and aesthetic grounds. Broadcast at 07:27 and 08:51 respectively on Wednesday July 7th in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Peterborough.
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Peterborough News 7th July 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 7th July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 7th July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
In the wake of Government’s decision to cancel funding for the remaining school building improvement schemes concerns are expressed over adequate usable space for the rising intake.
Peterborough City Council come under fire over their policy of removing shrubs and replacing them with grass.
Anglian Water report no problems despite the dry weather. A hosepipe ban is not currently necessary.
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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.

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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BBC Peterborough April 1st 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Thursday 1st April 2010.

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Thursday 1st April 2010.

Topics:

NHS Peterborough has abandoned plans for a homeless and vulnerable centre in the centre of Peterborough.
105 jobs will be lost in Peterborough as Jarvis go into administration.
Valuation Office Agency is aware of rebate claims from businesses affected by the Cathedral Square works.
Big companies back the Conservative Party and demand no rise in National Insurance contributions.
Bulky waste collections will henceforth be chargeable at £20 plus VAT per collection.
Cancer Research UK say older people are reporting skin cancers blamed on the Costas and sunbeds.
A Help for Heroes Ball will take place on Friday 2nd April at the Holiday Inn in Peterborough.
Newcastle could send Peterborough United FC to Division One and win promotion for themselves.
Taxpayers Alliance say Peterborough City Council declined a Freedom of Information request to state top salaries.
Queensgate shop helps the environment by selling luxury personalised Easter eggs with minimal packaging.

Interviewees:
Steve Bliss Revaluation Project Manager Valuation Office Agency.
Jamie Lee Pottyborough.co.uk
Susie Hutson Forces’ Sweetheart.
Mike Heath Commercial Services Director Peterborough City Council.
Mark Cooke Peterborough Pensioners’ Association.
Stewart Jackson MP.
Father David Jennings All Souls Church Geneva Street.
John O’Connell Taxpayers Alliance.
Suzanne Clayton Sweet Perfection Queensgate.

Companies mentioned:
Jarvis.
Gkaxo SmithKline.
Virgin.
Next.
Sundays Cafe.
Harriets Tearooms.
Sweet Perfection Queensgate.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Ben Stevenson
Sport: Chris Osbourne
News: Louise Neill
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough 1st March 2010

Presenter: Andy Gall
Producer: Ben Stevenson

Topics: Consultants bid to block details of cash received from Peterborough City Council. Predicted Government cuts prompt council to put services out to tender. Winter Olympics roundup. Unspent council cash reprise. YOUGOV poll: Tory lead narrows. Local edition of “Come Dine With Me” filmed. Chilean earthquake update.

Interviewees: Mike Fletcher Peterborough City Cllr. and Chairman Sustainable Growth Scrutiny Committee. Kate Mallord Metrosnow. Mike Heath Peterborough City Services. Parveen Ashraf Amaani Spicebox and Cook. Mark Wallace Taxpayers’ Alliance. Bill Bilsby Unison Rep. Peterborough City Services. Toby Earle TV Easy Magazine.

Brands Mentioned:  Westcombe Engineering. Volksworld. Metrosnow. Amaani Spicebox.
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