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The 2008 Peterborough City Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Peterborough City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.
The 2011 Peterborough City Council election took place on 5 May 2011 to elect members of Peterborough City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.
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- ↑ City Council Contact Information, City of Peterborough, accessed 16 January 2011.
- ↑ City Council, City of Peterborough, accessed 16 January 2011.
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