Entries by Andrew Martin

Transport Surveys

Dear Barton Residents, Yet more consultations and yet more surveys on transport! You have probably seen the local news about the proposed Congestion Charge in Cambridge. Our loacl MP, Anthony Brown, has a survey on this topic. The Greater Cambridgshire Partnership has published their consultation documents on “making connections” and are asking for feedback. This […]

EWR Haslingfield Event

There was a large turnout for the EWR Haslingfield drop in on Wednesday. I understand that several Barton residents went along and asked questions about the “Barton” option. I want to reassure residents that EWR are not looking at routes through Barton. These routes were proposed by the Haslingfield-based Cambridge Approaches group a couple of […]

Traffic Orders Various Roads, Barton

Dear Sir/Madam Cambridgeshire County Council proposes to make the above Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police the effect of which will be to: – Install a prohibition of waiting at the junction of High Street and Mailes Close, Barton (see public notice and […]

18 Bus Service

Barton Parish Council has responses from our MP, Anthony Browne, and our District Councillor, Lisa Redrup, about Stagecoach cutting the 18 bus services. The responses are quite long but the important paragraph is below: “The CPCA has responded by using emergency powers to seek alternative bus operators to continue as many of these services as […]

Catalytic Converter Thefts & Suspicious “Police”

Neighbourhood Watch Three men dressed in black driving a silver Ford Focus stole two catalytic converters off cars, one from the back of Main Street, Hardwick and the other from Grace Crescent Hardwick.  Please be aware and call Police if anything is seen! A Barton Parish Councillor had seen two men dressed in police uniform […]

EWR Haslingfield Drop-in

East West Rail (EWR) drop-in session that was postponed twice this summer will now take place in Haslingfield on Wednesday 12th October from 2 pm to 8 pm. The location is now: Haslingfield Methodist Church High Street Haslingfield CB23 1JW 

20 mph in Barton Consultation

We plan to introduce 20 mph on roads in the centre of Barton. This follows on from the public engagement two years ago. The 20 mph zone will include High Street and off roads, part of Comberton Road and New Road (village centre) to include Kings Grove and School Lane. 20 mph was trailed on […]

The Hoops Opening

“The Hoops is reopening!! With new landlord Neil Kirkland opening the doors, hopefully on Friday the 30th September at 2 pm. He and a team of family and friends have been working hard to clean, tidy and refresh the pub whilst keeping its old charm. The Hoops has always been a hub of the community […]

18 Bus Route Ends

You have probably heard about Stagecoach cancelling various bus routes in Cambridgeshire. This includes our 18 bus service. This is going to impact many our village and surrounding communities. A resident in Bourne has set up a petition to sign. We would also encourage lobbying our local politicians including MP, County Councillor, District Councillor and […]

Mobile Condolence Book

In addition to the condolence book which is available for the messages of the residents of Barton in St Peter’s Church, a “mobile” condolence book will also be available in the village. For Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th September, the mobile condolence book will be available in Barton CE Primary School for messages of condolence […]