Entries by Andrew Martin

Notice of Barton PC EWR Meeting

We plan to hold a public meeting on EWR if allowed. Our current plan is to hire the Pavilion at the recreation ground on Monday 17th May 2021 from 15:00 to 19:00 (3 pm to 7 pm). We will display the maps we have been sent from EWR of the routes from Cambourne to Harston […]

EWR Webinars in May

EWR are holding more webinars in May. Some of relevance to South Cambridgeshire, so if you are interested in the route between Cambourne and Haslingfield, then try and attend one of the sessions. Webinar sessions Please see below for the full list of future webinar sessions covering each section of the Consultation Document.  Clapham Green […]

Neighbourhood Watch News

Dear Residents, As a result of a little more freedom and the lovely weather, opportunistic theft and burglary rear their ugly heads. In the early hours of Wednesday morning (21st April), an outbuilding of a  property on the High Street was broken into. Nothing appears to have been taken and anything of value has now […]

Accident on Wimpole Road

Wimpole Road was closed for 3 hour on Friday afternoon to deal with a three car accident. This happened right in front of the speed camera. There is a detailed report in the Cambridge Evening Post. This is a stark reminder to local authorities that speeding vehicles is an issue on the busy roads through […]

East West Rail Consultation Pack with Barton Parish Council

Parish News A hard copy of East West Rail consultation documents are available with the Parish Council. These are the same as the ones on the EWR website but with several spread-out maps.  Hard copies can be ordered from EWR consultation site. Please contact the clerk if you need more information or would like to […]

Allens Close Items Left on Grass

Parish News Does anyone know anything about the items left on the grass at Allens Close near the footpath? It does not look like fly tipping but looks more like items someone wants to get rid of for free. If you do know anything about this please contact the Clerk.

EWR Clampham Green to The Eversdens rescheduled

EWR Co Webinar (Clapham Green and The Eversdens) 15th April 2021 On behalf of the team at EWR Co, I want to extend my sincere apologies for issues with our public webinar this morning, held as part of our current consultation. Technical difficulties meant many participants were unable to properly see or hear the presentation, […]

HRH Prince Philip

A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. “Further announcements will made in due course. “The Royal Family join with […]

Anthony Browne Statement on EWR Consulation

Anthony Browne MP What we have before us today is a classic case of two steps forward, one step back. In many ways, I can already see the impact of our community’s campaigns. In particular, the news that a station to the north of Cambourne is now not only being considered but has become part […]

Ultrafast Broadband

Parish News Ultrafast broadband is being rolled out across the country with main players such as Openreach and small players such as County Broadband installing full fibre into villages nearby. Currently there is no one committed to providing full fibre in Barton. All companies need a minimum number of customers in each community for commitment. […]