We are ensuring that development is truly sustainable, so that whatever we do now will not have an adverse impact on future generations. Issues such as minimising use of natural resources, protecting the environment, creating a balanced economy and building vibrant communities are all central to our planning.

We are leading a partnership with Peterborough City Council, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), English Partnerships and the Government’s Department for Communities and Local Government to drive the sustainable growth of the city.

We are working alongside other partner organisations such as Greater Peterborough Partnership and Peterborough Regional Economic Partnership to deliver the city’s community strategy and meet Peterborough’s objective of becoming the nation’s ‘environment capital’.

We are bringing forward plans for substantial development in the city centre and elsewhere. These are based on a comprehensive Integrated Growth Study which shows how Peterborough can grow sustainably to be not just bigger but also better.

We aim to ensure that future development meets the needs of every group and community in the city and that everybody benefits from the growth. We will manage development to provide sustainable transport systems and energy and water resources, protect our natural environment and enhance the quality of life for everyone who lives or works here.

We are working to create more and better jobs by focusing on the city’s existing economic strengths and by working with local companies to see what support and assistance they require to develop their businesses. At the same time, we are seeking to encourage other companies to move into Peterborough and share our growth.

We are supporting this with promotional activity to raise the profile of the city, its companies and its developments.

We will make sure Peterborough continues to be a premier location for business and industry as well as an attractive place to live, work or play. We will help to increase the prosperity of the city's people, improve the number of high quality jobs and training opportunities, broaden housing choice and improve the city’s sporting, cultural and leisure facilities.