Entries by Andrew Martin

Looking Back on GCP 2023

New buses, improved transport links and smart tech – looking back at the GCP’s delivery in 2023 New buses and infrastructure to improve people’s daily journeys have been delivered by the Greater Cambridge Partnership in 2023. From the start of work on the Greenways network, to the continued construction of the Milton Road project and […]

New Outdoor Table Tennis Table

IT’S FINALLY HERE! Let the table tennis tournaments commence!   With enormous thanks to all who have so generously donated, we are delighted to announce that the brand new outdoor table tennis table has been installed in the Barton Recreation Ground, to the side of the tennis courts and behind the skate ramp.   Please […]

Pollution Monitor Opposite School

After four years of lobbying, SCDC Has finally installed a pollution monitor opposite the School on New Road. Whilst traffic has reduced considerably since COVID and there are no longer queues through the village in the morning, the installation of a monitor (on a temporary basis) will at least provide base measurements of the level […]

Christmas in Barton

Please send your photos of Snowmen, Snow Angels and anything Snowy for our website to celebrate Christmas in Barton.

Reminder Barton Greenways Meeting

Reminder that there is a meeting at Barton Village Hall on 12th December 2023 to view the final plans for the village section of Barton Greenways. The meeting will be held between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Parish Councilors will be there with the Greenways team. There will also be an opportunity to discuss applications […]

The 12 Frauds of Christmas

Make sure your Christmas break goes without a hitch by protecting yourself and your loved ones from fraud this festive season.   Whether you’re online shopping, donating to charity or securing a loan to help pay for the big day, Christmas time brings a whole host of opportunities for fraudsters to get their hands on […]

Courier scam victims lose £14,000

Members of the public are being warned about courier fraud scams after two recent cases resulted in victims losing a total of £14,000. Earlier this month, officers in Ely and Cambridge were alerted to incidents where fraudsters posed as a fictitious detective – DC Harris – from a fictitious force – Hammersmith Police – to […]

Barton Greenways Public Meeting

A public meeting will be held at Barton Village Hall on Tuesday 12th December between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to view the final drawings for Barton Greenways. Members of the Greenways team will be present as well as members of Barton Parish Council. The project is split into phases and work on this phase […]

Comberton Road Closure (5 Nights)

Dear Councillors and Parish Councils, You will be very well aware of the ongoing works outside Comberton Village College. I am emailing to let you know that for five nights from 4 to 8 December (8pm to 6am) the road will be closed between Kentings and Bennell Court with diversions in place, while crews resurface […]

Barton Greenways Update

Barton Parish Council was shown the detailed plans for Barton Greenways (village centre). Once the plans have been approved by Highways, we will hold a public drop in to show residents what is happening. (This will not be a consultation as this was held last year. This will be the final plans that will be […]