Entries by Andrew Martin

Speedwatch Training

If anyone wants to join Barton Speedwatch please let Andy Martin know. The training sessions are by video which can be watched at home. This is about 25 minutes long. There is an indemnity form to sign and return the the area Speedwatch coordinator. When online training is complete the volunteer can receive practical training […]

SimpliSafe offers guidance on protecting your home

We are pleased to share with you SimpliSafe’s guide to preventing burglars from targeting the outside of your home. This guide offers advice on easy-to-install security features, as well as tips on protecting your walls and fences from burglars. SimpliSafe joined Neighbourhood Watch Network in October as our newest partner sponsor, and will work with […]

Time Change for NW and W CCF Storey’s Field Centre

Due to an increased agenda, the forum presentations will now start at 6:30pm instead of 7pm. The next North West and West Cambridge Community Forum will take place at Storey’s Field Centre, CB3 1AA on Thursday 2 November. Drop in from 6pm, presentations from 6:30pm Forums are free, open, public meetings bringing together residents, planners, […]

Ram Raids Targetting ATMs in Linton & Bassingborn

There have been two reported ram-raids targetting ATMs recently in Linton and Bassingborn. Both involved heavy-duty vehicles and stolen high performance cars. Police are advising that these types of vehicles should have trackers fitted. (See below for advice.) This is the aftermath in Linton High Street this morning following an attempted ram raid. At 1:10am, […]

Community Forum (New Development)

We have an upcoming community forum in your local area. It’s a good opportunity for the developers and public sector bodies to engage with local residents and community groups over the new development. Forums are free, open, public meetings bringing together residents, planners, developers and other stakeholders to discuss and share information about new development. […]

Feedback Required on 75 Bus

Barton Parish Council would like to receive feedback on the 75 bus service. Below is an email from Lisa Redrup (our District Councillor) who is following up on any changes to bus services in our area. If you use the 75 bus and or have ideas and suggestions about the service, then please contact Barton […]

Opportunities to meet your local officers in South Cambs

Next week the South Cambs neighbourhood team will be attending a number of events and you are invited too. On Tuesday (17 October) and Friday (20 October) between 11.30am and 1.30pm we will be at Tesco in Unwin Square, Orchard Park available to speak to anyone with concerns or seeking crime prevention advice. On Tuesday […]

Haslingfield Road MVAS Data

Our second MVAS arrived at the end of September and has been on Haslingfield Road since. Data shows that speeding continues to be an issue with about 38% of vehicles travelling at over 35 mph (speeding ticket threshold). The v85 speed is 40 mph which means that “normal” drivers treat this road as a 40 […]

County Councillor Report

There are some interesting comments from Michael Atkins our County Councillor on 20 mph zones, 18 bus service and the District Council four day working week trial. Of relevance for us is that the Greater Cambridgeshire Partnership have made some changes to their active travel plans ensuring that Greenways projects will be funded (Barton Greenways) […]

Good Chance to Feedback to the Police on Crime in our Area

Since the beginning of 2022, we’ve been inviting residents, businesses and councillors across South Cambridgeshire to our quarterly online community meetings. During this time, we’ve had 286 people sign up to our meetings and more than 1,650 people share their concerns via our online survey. This has resulted in us working together to agree priorities […]