Entries by Andrew Martin

Warning After Spate of Burglaries

Dear Subscribers, We’re urging residents to be vigilant, review their home security and look out for any suspicious activity following a string of burglaries across the south of Cambridgeshire. Since the weekend the force has received reports of burglaries spiking in Cambourne, Sawston and Trumpington as well as nearby villages. Where thieves have been successful in breaking […]

Car Park Entrance

Parish News The car park entrance is in a bad state with potholes appearing every so often. Rather than spend time, effort and money on patched repairs, the Parish Council has decided to put in place a more substantial entrance apron of block pavers. We would like to start the work as soon as possible […]

COVID Community Update & Support Funds

COVID community update – 11 November 2021   Household Support Fund The Government recently announced a new Household Support Fund that runs until 31 March 2022. The Fund is designed to support those most in need over the winter months. Last year there was a Winter Support Fund. This scheme is similar. Cambridgeshire County Council […]

Theft in Barton

Neighbourhood Watch Dear Residents, There has recently been a theft from a property in Barton which backs on to open fields.  The thieves took all electric fencing and batteries, as well as causing damage to gates by cutting padlocks etc.  Please ensure your property is as safe as it can be and be aware of […]

COVID Update

COVID community update – 4 November 2021 Dear volunteer coordinators and Parish Councillors You have hopefully seen the news this week that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been granted Enhanced Response Area status by the Government for five weeks from 1 November. This is welcomed by local Public Health colleagues and should mean that additional resources are available […]

GCP Upcoming Consultations

Cambridge Eastern Access and Making Connections consultations The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) will shortly be launching two public consultations on proposals to help people move around the area more easily and sustainably. The Cambridge Eastern Access consultation will ask for views on proposals for cycling and walking improvements on Newmarket Road, while the ‘Making Connections’ […]

Local Transport and Connectivity Questionnaire

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ON REGION’S TRANSPORT FUTURE SET TO LAUNCH People in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being encouraged to have their say on the region’s transport future. The Combined Authority is refreshing the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) – the strategy for making transport in the region better. An initial public engagement on the developing […]

Action Fraud Reporting & More

I was not aware that scams of various types can be reported to Action Fraud. Or by phoning 0300 123 2040. Phishing emails can be reported to: ku.vo1777639557g.gni1777639557hsihp1777639557@trop1777639557er1777639557 Scam texts can be reported free of charge to 7726  

Halloween Night

Dear subscriber, With Halloween just a few days away we’re urging trick-or-treaters to respect their neighbours. October 31 is traditionally a night of fun and frolics with children dressed up as ghosts, witches and assorted monsters knocking on doors saying ‘Trick or Treat’. While many householders are happy to hand over sweets or other presents […]

Greater Cambridge Local Plan

Greater Cambridge Local Plan – First Proposals For those interested in what planners are thinking about in the coming years, there is a website being set up to explain the detail of the Greater Cambridge Local Plan. Go and have a look! Below is the introduction: Greater Cambridge has a strong and nationally important economy. […]