Darren Fower on Opportunity Peterborough’s Golden Parachute

This is an interview with Darren Fower LibDem Leader on Peterborough City Council, talking about Opportunity Peterborough, vibrancy, and the fact that staff at Opportunity Peterborough have been handed jobs with Peterborough City Council. Broadcast at 08:10 on Tuesday 9th March 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. the interviewer is Paul Stainton.

STAINTON: So as we revealed in the first hour, Peterborough now has a Head of City Vibrancy. It’s a new title for one of Opportunity Peterborough’s Directors. The organisation is currently being restructured, with all regeneration stuff returning to the City Council. But do the people of Peterborough know what a Head of City Centre Vibrancy does?
VOXPOP (TAPE): I’ve no idea at all, absolutely no idea. No. Vibrancy? = Vibrancy would be making life fun and jolly and enjoyable, so how about that? The Head of making Peterborough a jolly place to live === I ain’t got a clue === I don’t actually know === I haven’t a clue. It sounds interesting. I might apply. I’m quite vibrant, so I might be eligible.
STAINTON: (STUDIO) Well not as vibrant as Steve Bowyer. He is the Vibrant One. Earlier he told us what the title actually means. Continue reading “Darren Fower on Opportunity Peterborough’s Golden Parachute”

Opportunity Peterborough and Amazon Jobs

Steve Bowyer from Opportunity Peterborough talks about Amazon’s plans to recruit part-time and temporary staff in May ready for the Christmas rush. This interview was broadcast at 07:35 on Friday 14th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. Interviewer is Paul Stainton.

Steve Bowyer from Opportunity Peterborough talks about Amazon’s plans to recruit part-time and temporary staff in May ready for the Christmas rush. This interview was broadcast at 07:35 on Friday 14th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. Interviewer is Paul Stainton.

STAINTON: It’s Friday and it’s been a great week for jobs in Peterborough. Earlier we told you that RSA was creating more than two hundred jobs at its site at Lynch Wood. Now on-line retailer Amazon has confirmed it will create hundreds of jobs at its warehouse near Farcet. Let’s speak to Steve Bowyer from Opportunity Peterborough. Morning.
BOWYER: Good morning Paul. How are you?
STAINTON: I’m fine. You had a bit of criticism earlier this week from the local MP, and others. But this is sand in their face, isn’t it? Continue reading “Opportunity Peterborough and Amazon Jobs”

Peterborough News May 14th 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 14th May 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 14th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
NHS Peterborough’s latest debt revision forecasts cuts of £33 million to health services.
NHS Peterborough attributes £200,000 of their debt to the swine flu panic.
Amazon issues an early announcement of its Christmas recruitment effort for temporary and part-time staff.
Fixed term parlaiment plans cause constitutional disquiet at Westminster.
Oakdale Primary School uses a gazebo for outdoor learning sessions.
The Russell Group calls for higher interest rates and early repayment on student loans.
A survey by WHICH condemns airport car parking charges.

Interviewees:
Dr Richard Spiers NHS Peterborough.
Jean Salem Oakdale Primary School.
Steve Bowyer Opportunity Peterborough.
Keith Sharp Independent Cllr Peterborough City Council.
Martin Fallowfield Peterborough Dentist.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Emma Sharples
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 9th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough news for Tuesday 9th March 2010

Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Ben Stevenson

Topics: NHS Peterborough is now £10.9 million in the red but the Interim CE has a plan.  Opportunity Peterborough restructuring: former Director of Strategic Growth becomes Head of City Vibrancy: the Plain English Campaign are summoned. Public and Commercial Services Union strike: Day Two. The Royal Society of Arts collaborates with Peterborough City Council to launch “Citizen Power Peterborough”. Beetroot is good for the spleen. Rumours of back-room tantrums as Peterborough United FC. prepare for relegation: Glumbusters called in.

Interviewees: Steve Bowyer Head of City Vibrancy Opportunity Peterborough. Ian Albert PCS Union. Matthew Taylor CE Royal Society of Arts. Michael van Straten Health Guru. Darren Fower Peterborough City Cllr. John Cousins Glumbusters. Sheila Bremner Interim CE NHS Peterborough and CE NHS Mid-Essex. Marie Claire Plain English Campaign.

Brands Mentioned:  Glumbusters. Opportunity Peterborough.
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