Entries by Andrew Martin

Aurora Borealis Spectacular Display

Pictures sent of the Northern Lights on Friday night (10th May 20204) are on our “Photo of the Month”. Why go to Iceland or Norway to see the Aurora Borealis when you have such a spectacular display in Barton? They might be visible again tonight (Saturday 11 May 2024).

Weapons Amnesty

We’re holding a weapons amnesty next week allowing people to hand in knives and other items without being prosecuted. As well as knives, the amnesty will cover items such as knuckledusters, extendable batons, curved swords and zombie knives that have been made illegal to own. The week-long amnesty will include bins at Cambourne Police Station […]

Parish Councillor Vacancy Notice

There is a vacancy for Parish Councillor. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within the 14 days from Thursday 9th May to Tuesday 28th May if ten or more electors for the Parish give notice in writing requesting that an election will be held. Such notice must be delivered to the […]

WalktheWalk Fund Raising at the Village Hall

On Saturday 11th May Barton Village Hall 10.30am-4.30pm Sarah Pitchford (ex-Chair of Barton PC and Tina Lewis) are holding a fund-raising event which supports breast cancer research and education (walkthewalk.org).  in June, both Sarah and Tina will be doing a marathon Moonwalk in Iceland. As part of their fundraising activities and accompanied by the sound […]

Anthony Browne Road Survey

Our local MP Anthony Browne, has posted a survey about local roads. Details of his message are links to the survey are below: Are you a road user? Fill in my survey below to let me know what you think of our local roads Click here to fill in my survey I know how important […]

18 Bus Timetable Change

Whippet bus company have made some small changes to the timetable for the 18 bus. The bus will be leaving St Neots earlier in the morning because of delays on A428 especially during school terms. The timetable can be downloaded.    

Local Nature Recovery Strategies Survey

Dear All We have been asked to share the following information, this lines with our Net Zero, climate ambition so we would be grateful if you could share with your communities, just in time for the Easter break!   Have your say about nature in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough!   Our area is one of the […]

Land Interest Questionnaires EWR

Has anyone been contacted by East West Rail and been asked to complete a Land Interest Questionnaire? If so Barton Parish Council would like to know if anyone in our Parish has been asked to complete one. Please contact the Clerk.

Stop Blocking Pavements

A man, woman and dog were nearly hit by a taxi at the end of the High Street. It may seem that parking on a pavement is a good idea to allow space for other road users, but no thought is given to pedestrians. This spot on High Street is at a busy junction and […]