Peterborough
Heritage
Peterborough is both a historic medieval city and a dynamic city growing for the
future. It currently has a diverse population of over 170,000 people but is looking
to grow to well over 200,000 people by 2021. Peterborough’s past is both rich and
diverse. At a time of looking forward with major regeneration and economic growth,
it is important to recognise that a place’s heritage can both underpin and take
a lead role in the economic development of the city. Heritage can re-inforce Peterborough
City’s identity and regenerate buildings, businesses and local communities.
To enhance the role heritage plays in the regeneration and growth of Peterborough
a Heritage Officer has been appointed by Opportunity Peterborough, Peterborough
City Council and English Heritage with support from the Department for Communities
and Local Government. This will ensure that profile of Peterborough’s heritage is
raised (both urban and rural) and that it will enhance not only the historic buildings
and places but also people’s lives.
For further information please contact:
Alice Kershaw, Heritage Regeneration Officer
Opportunity Peterborough and
Peterborough City Council
alice.kershaw@peterborough.gov.uk
Telephone 01733 317480
Heritage Regeneration Officer
The Heritage Regeneration Officer provides regular reports to the emerging ‘heritage
steering group’ (chaired by the City’s Heritage Champion Cllr Matthew Lee) on initiatives
undertaken, perceptions of the state of the city’s heritage, project status reports
and future delivery plans.
Alongside this the Heritage Regeneration Officer helps organisations to find funding
and assists them with new heritage related projects they may need help and advice
on.
If you have any heritage initiatives you want to take forward or have ideas about
how you may be able to contribute to the heritage of the city, please do contact
me either by
email or telephone:
alice.kershaw@opportunitypeterborough.co.uk(01733) 317 480