Peterborough Today - Election 2008

Election 2008: Blue still the colour

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TWO former Peterborough mayors were deposed last night as the Conservatives strengthened their grip on the city council.

Local Elections 2008: The results

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:00:00 GMT

THE Conservatives strengthened their grip on Peterborough City Council by gaining four seats in yesterday's election.

Election 2008: What they said

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:21:38 GMT

Reaction from local election night, May 2nd 2008:

Election 2008: East and Walton win the race

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

THE first ballot box to reach the town hall was from the East Ward.

Election 2008: Special marquee failed to attract cheering supporters

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SCENES of jubilation seen last year, thanks to large crowds of supporters, were lacking yesterday.

Election 2008: Oldest and youngest miss the result

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

THE oldest and youngest candidates failed to turn up to hear the results.

Election 2008: Time for some 'younger legs'

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Former Orton with Hampton councillor David Thorpe, who stepped down from city politics yesterday after a 12-year stint, said: "There is a little tinge of sadness, but no

Election 2008: A fair poll free of any irregularities

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A COUNCIL and police crackdown on fraud in this year's election appears to have ensured a fair process.

Election 2008: The Day politics became a family affair

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

POLITICS in Peterborough is becoming a family affair.

Election 2008: Have you voted?

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:13:24 GMT

3.30pm: There has been a steady trickle of voters at the 72 polling stations around the city since polls opened at 7am.

Election 2008: Make your vote count

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:25:00 GMT

Voters are being urged to exercise their democratic right today, May 1st.

Election 2008: Security tight to prevent vote fraud

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SECURITY around Peterborough's 72 polling stations is tighter than ever today as the authorities attempt to avoid a repeat of vote rigging that has dogged previous elect

Election 2008: Central ward voters want clean election

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

EARLY voters arriving at a polling station in Beech Avenue, Millfield, Peterborough, were hopeful that the police presence and added security measures would prevent election

Election 2008: Walton vote pivotal for LibDems

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:15:33 GMT

Peterborough City Council elections take place on Thursday, May 1 2008. Politics Reporter Jonny Muir will speak to all 70 candidates in Orton with Hampton and Walton wards.

Election 2008: Walton ward candidates

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:14:00 GMT

Meet the candidates standing in Walton ward:

Election 2008: Orton with Hampton ward

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:11:51 GMT

Meet the candidates standing in Orton with Hampton:

Central ward candidates will battle to replace ward fraud accused

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, May 1, voters will decide who they want to represent them in the Peterborough City Council elections. Politics reporter JONNY MUIR will speak to all 70 candidat

Election 2008: New measures to stop rigging

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A STRING of measures have been implemented in the run-up to polling day to prevent election fraud.

Election 2008: Central ward candidates

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:12:16 GMT

Meet the candidates standing in Central ward:

Election 2008: East ward candidates

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:18:23 GMT

Meet the East ward candidates:

Magna Park plan top of the agenda

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NEXT week's ballot will provide a litmus test of the success of two incumbent city councillors who are seeking re-election.

Election 2008: Ravensthorpe Ward candidates

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:35:46 GMT

Meet the candidates standing in Ravensthorpe ward:

Election 2008: Stanground Central ward candidates

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:28:50 GMT

Meet the candidates hoping to win Stanground Central ward:

Election 2008: City West candidates vow to fight plans

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:53:51 GMT

The battle is on to fill the void that will be left by outgoing city council stalwart Geoff Ridgway in West ward.

Election 2008: Bretton North ward candidates

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:51:37 GMT

Meet the candidates standing in the Bretton North ward:

Election 2008: West ward candidates

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:49:10 GMT

Meet the candidates standing in the West ward:

Housing is a hot topic in election

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Politics Reporter Jonny Muir will speaks to the candidates from Glinton and Wittering and Park wards and ask them what they stand for and why they deserve your vote.

Election 2008: Park ward

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Meet the candidates standing in the Park ward:

Election 2008: Glinton and Wittering wards

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Meet the candidates standing in the Glinton and Wittering wards:

Election 2008: Orton Longueville ward

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Meet the candidates standing in the Orton Longueville ward: