Local Elections 2026: Labour Party leader explains how she will address PT readers’ concerns if her party wins election
The leader of the Labour Party, Councillor Shabina Qayyum, has outlined her plans to address concerns raised by readers regarding the state of Peterborough city centre, crime, and infrastructure if her party wins the 2026 local elections. She has pledged to improve public toilets, business rates, and road conditions, among other issues.
Councillor Shabina Qayyum, leader of the Labour Party and current Leader of the Council, has outlined her plans to tackle Peterborough's pressing issues if her party wins the 2026 local elections. She plans to deliver new public toilets, improve Cathedral Square and the Guildhall, and reintroduce the market, which was removed by the previous administration. Qayyum's administration has already delivered £5.7m in business rates relief to over 2,100 businesses and has repaired 2,431 potholes last year. She has also proposed free parking at all sites, which was rejected by Mayor Paul Bristow. To address crime, Qayyum plans to double City Enforcement Officers, providing a visible presence to deter crime.
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