Flooded Roads
There are several flooded roads in the area as well as Barton High Street, Barton New Road and parts of the M11. Please drive slowly through standing water and be aware that pot holes may lurk beneath!
Author Archive for: Andrew Martin
Entries by Andrew Martin
Key-less Car Thefts
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen an increase in keyless car thefts, particularly targeting high-value vehicles such as BMWs and Mercedes. Thieves are using a relay box to pick up the signal of car keys that are inside people’s homes and then replicating that signal to steal the car. Unfortunately, this has […]
Coronation Memories
Please share with us your memories of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953. My sister and brother dressed up as Queen Elizabeth I and Walter Raleigh for Derby’s celebration and won a box of chocolates for first prize! Chocolates were highly valuable in 1953 post-war Britain with many food and luxury items still rationed.
Knife crime, drug dealing and anti-social behaviour to be focuse
Thank you to everyone who attended our quarterly online meeting on Tuesday. We had one of our best turnouts, with lots of people bringing their concerns to our attention. For those that couldn’t make it, this email will give you an insight into the work that has been done over the past three months and […]
Coronation Street Party Programme
Coronation Celebrations on School Lane Sunday 7th May 2023 Reminder that School Lane will be closed this Sunday for our street party. There will be music and entertainment throughout the day with coffee and ice cream to buy as well as full service at The Hoops. Any money raised during the day will go towards […]
Reminder Street Party Cake Competition
Cake Decoration Competition Theme: Coronation and/or Street Party Bring entries to Barton Village Hall between 11:30 and 12:00 on Sunday 7th May 2023. Under 12 Minimum of 6 cup cakes on a paper plate Over 12 Cake served on a paper plate of board (non-returnable) Provide Name Contact Number Full list of ingredients (in case […]
Catalytic Converter Thefts
We are pleased to say that we’ve seen a 95% decrease in catalytic converter theft this month. This isn’t by chance. It’s thanks to members of the public who have shown confidence in their local police teams by reporting suspicious activity, as it happens. It is the community’s quick thinking and the swift reaction of […]
Coronation Street Party
Reminder that School Lane will be our location for Barton Coronation Street Party on Sunday 7th May 2023. Cambridgeshire County Council have sent out an email with advice and links for waste disposal: To help you we have provided a few ideas below along with website links. Bring your own plate! Why not bring-your-own-cup […]
School Lane Street Party
Coronation Party Sunday 7th May 2023 Reminder that School Lane will be closed in two weeks time for the Coronation Street Party. The event set up will be Sunday morning with the street party lasting until early evening so School Lane will be closed most of the day. A copy of the order has also […]
Avoid Barton Road
There are road works and temporary traffic lights at the Newnham end of Barton Road. Traffic is queuing in both directions for a substantial amount of time. Best to avoid going in to Cambridge along Barton Road. Works are likely to continue for some time as this is part of the Greenways upgrades.