As your elected Police and Crime Commissioner, an important part of my job is to set the budget for policing for the coming year. That means making sure the Chief Constable has the resources he needs to effectively police Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We are all aware of the tremendous pressures caused by the current cost-of-living […]
Christmas car park hours: Please kindly note that from 20/12/22 to 2/1/23, the car park gate will be opened at 10am and closed at 6pm. Normal hours will resume in the New Year. Merry Christmas and best wishes from all at Barton Parish Council.
Due to freezing temperatures that have dropped as low as -7c, despite their best efforts our crews have not been able to collect all bins since Monday 12 December 2022. This is particularly the case on smaller / side roads that have not been gritted. On many occasions, it has simply been too dangerous for […]
Have you spotted elves lurking in the bushes? Some are hiding in the snow while others play tricks inside. Please send your photos if you spot any and my own little elf will load it on our website.
As a result of the snow and ice, Greater Cambridge Shared Waste bin collection crews were not able to empty bins on some streets today. Bin lorries have only been able to safely empty bins on those streets that have been gritted as it is too dangerous and slippery for the vehicles to drive down […]
In social media polls, 43% of people said they left presents under their tree ahead of Christmas Eve, which sadly can be a temptation for opportunist burglars. Police are asking people to consider hiding gifts away until Christmas Eve to help prevent burglaries in the run up to Christmas. Typically, the force sees an increase […]
Reminder that the Christmas Tree Lights will be switched on tomorrow (Saturday) between 4 pm and 6 pm. All welcome!
The consultation on Barton Greenways closes Friday midday, so now is your last chance to have your say. The Parish Council has submitted their input which includes comments gathered over the last few weeks following the public sessions on the scheme and also meetings with various groups. Please continue to consult with the Parish Council […]
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILDREN ARE? “Sorry to share more depressing news but it’s important to be aware if this. Keep your teens (and your selves) away from Jesus Green on Friday and Saturday evenings… I hope the police act. The following is being shared with various secondary schools: Just in case anyone wasn’t […]
Reminder that Barton Greenways Consultation closes this Friday (2 December 2022) at midday. Over 40 people attended the public drop in session at the village hall last Thursday and comments and views were noted by the GCP Greenways team and Parish Councillors present.