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David Over
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After the last Great Northern meeting I am hoping that we can think how we might celebrate rural identity through art Perhaps some type of sculpture to recognise the traditions and practices of the rural areas, to mark the old soke and to show the…
November 24
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November 24
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November 24
Wayne Laconic commented on David Over's blog post 'Village development'
Well, maybe we should re-think how Parish councils are funded then.
October 8
David Over commented on David Over's blog post 'Village development'
Yes, I would agree but there is little desire by parish councils to shoulder much more responsibility because they are unpaid. Also, if responsibilities are distributed then the economies of, albeit modest, would be lost I have tried repeated to get…
October 8
Wayne Laconic commented on David Over's blog post 'Village development'
Devolve the bureuacracy so that there may be more employment in the parishes of Peterborough!!!
October 8
David Over added a blog post
I am really pleased that residents have begun to comment about how they want to see their villages to develop. Few people have actually given any thought to what the villages may look like in the next 10 years. Planners seem to have their own polic…
August 28
Kevin Roddis commented on David Over's blog post 'Rural Peterborough'
Hardly a rant Keely. I would add every area of Peterbough, rural, suburb or centre deserves to have a say in how their neighbourhood develops. Marco is on this site extolling the virtues of Neighbourhood Councils and how he wants 'the agenda' driven…
August 25
keely Mills commented on David Over's blog post 'Rural Peterborough'
To be honest on refelction I am just happy that we are even discussing this issue! as it all relates back to David's original point that rural peterborough does need some attention and if they do what a can of worms may open? definitely rant over.
August 25
keely Mills commented on David Over's blog post 'Rural Peterborough'
I agree on the whole with what you say but people choose to live in a village that did not neccessarily have a enmasse population or indeed loads of facilities and are quite happy to use the city next door to them,because they want that type of life…
August 25
Kevin Roddis commented on David Over's blog post 'Rural Peterborough'
Villages will always find themselves in a dilemma. Whilst they resist all attempts for development as such development will at best dilute and at worst destroy the environment they sort by living in a village they are just as vociferous about lack…
August 25
keely Mills commented on David Over's blog post 'Rural Peterborough'
I agree karen, Eye will no longer be a village and have that community which makes it so safe and welcoming. Its not that I am against progress but I just feel eye should stay as Eye and not just another part of peterborough or thorney that gets neg…
August 24
Karen Toon commented on David Over's blog post 'Rural Peterborough'
Must agree with you both. Peterborough is not just about the 'City' its about the viollages too. I'm from Eye, which I see as a pretty village on the outskirts that often gets neglected as being part of the 'City'. It's a shame that so many houses…
August 24
keely Mills commented on David Over's blog post 'Rural Peterborough'
Rural peterborough... I agree coming from what I see as a real gem being Eye, I had an idyllic childhood and I love the village that kept me safe and still inspires me to be creative in so many ways. I am upset to think what might happen to it if pl…
August 23
David Over added a blog post
Having recently attended the latest meeting at Deacon's Acadmy I found there was little about Peterborough's rural areas. Nearly 20% of the city's population live in the rural areas but not even the maps on show showed this area. Villagers often fe…
August 17
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April 21

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Where are you from?
Peterborough
Have you lived in Peterborough long?
25 years
What is your own vision for Peterborough?
I am a city councillor with responsibility for the rural areas. I would like the city to recognise that it has townships, suburbs and countryside and they should all complement each other
One thing you'd like to change about the place?
More public art
What areas of the Citizen Power project are you most interested in?
Probably the cultural aspects of the city
What's your favourite place to eat in Peterborough?
Jim's Bistro
Favourite place to go?
The White Hart, Ufford
If a Martian came to Peterborough, what would you show him/her/it to explain what the place was about?
The Guild Hall
Tell us some more about yourself
I have lived in the city since it was a 'New Town'. I have taught in the area for 30 years and have been a councillor for over 10 years

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Celebrating the rural areas

After the last Great Northern meeting I am hoping that we can think how we might celebrate rural identity through art Perhaps some type of sculpture to recognise the traditions and practices of the rural areas, to mark the old soke and to show the 17th century drained areas?

Posted on November 24, 2010 at 4:02pm —

David Over

Village development

I am really pleased that residents have begun to comment about how they want to see their villages to develop.

Few people have actually given any thought to what the villages may look like in the next 10 years. Planners seem to have their own policy 'Bung in another 50 houses' Speculative builders know they will sell four or five bedroom detached houses with no view about the impact on the villages. Personally, I think many want the villages just to be huge housing estates on…

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Posted on August 28, 2010 at 3:12pm — 3 Comments

David Over

Rural Peterborough

Having recently attended the latest meeting at Deacon's Acadmy I found there was little about Peterborough's rural areas. Nearly 20% of the city's population live in the rural areas but not even the maps on show showed this area.

Villagers often feel divorced from the city and see little of any benefit coming from the city. Villages insist on the postal addresses having Stamford rather than Peterborough.

More attention needs to be directed to the needs of these…

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Posted on August 17, 2010 at 6:22pm — 7 Comments

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At 3:00pm on April 21, 2010, RSA Projects Team said…
Brilliant to have you here as a city councillor. Thanks so much for joining.

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