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This week the Greater Cambridge Partnership held an Extraordinary Joint Assembly/Executive Board meeting and a separate Executive Board meeting to discuss a revised package of measures to upgrade public transport, improve air quality and cut congestion on the roads.
Yesterday (Thursday 29 June), following a lengthy debate, the Executive Board outlined the need for the region’s transport network to be upgraded to support its growing needs and decided that – while no options should be taken off the table at this stage – the original Making Connections scheme should be modified.
The five members of the Board requested officers to develop a revised package of measures to transform the way people travel around Greater Cambridge, reflecting the public’s feedback to the Making Connections consultation and following discussions with the Joint Assembly.
In the autumn a detailed proposal will be brought back to the GCP’s Joint Assembly for scrutiny before the Executive Board decides whether and how to proceed with any scheme.
The updated proposal could include changes to the operating hours of a Sustainable Travel Zone and a more extensive package of exemptions – including possible free days for account holders or no charge for hospital patients and visitors.
Any potential scheme would be phased in over time with the GCP committing £50m of upfront investment in the region’s transport infrastructure to improve public transport and active travel.
You can watch the meetings again at: www.youtube.com/greatercambridgepartnership
For more information about the GCP’s projects visit: www.greatercambridge.org.uk.

Hello Barton Neigbourhood Watch Coordinator,

We are so excited to announce our first-ever crowdfunder initiative! We need to raise £30,000 by 26th July in order to continue our innovative community work with 16-24 year olds.  Can you help us make this a reality?

Whatever you can spare, large or small, will be gratefully received and will help us to reach our goal. We have some amazing donation rewards available to claim too, from discounts in our shop, free security products and vouchers, to a pair of festival tickets!

To find out more and donate, click here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/youngpeople-nwn

If you can’t contribute at this time, we completely understand. But you can still help. It would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. The more people see this the better! You can share the link on email, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Whatsapp, or directly via the project page.

If you have any questions or connections to others who may also want to share our fundraiser please let me know.

We appreciate all of your support! We wouldn’t be able to accomplish this work without your help.

Thank you,

Amy

Amy Mawby | Head of Fundraising

Neighbourhood Watch Network

We continue to feedback to Cambridgeshire Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) public transport team on the performance of Whippet 18 bus service. Although the timetable has been improved with more frequent buses, it seems that services are still regularly cancelled.

Did you know that you can claim taxi fares should a bus service be cancelled and you are left stranded? You will need a receipt and will need to contact Whippet and can be supported by CPCA. Contact them directly and please pass on issues to the Parish Council.

EWR will be holding public events in our are in June. I recommend you attend to find out how the latest EWR proposals affect Barton and near-by Parishes. Our nearest event will be held at Eversden Village Hall on 22 June 2023 between 2 pm and 8 pm. Alternatively you can attend the one at Harston Village Hall on 26th June between 2 pm and 8 pm.

22 June 2023 2pm – 8pm
Eversden Village Hall
4 Chapel Road, Great Eversden, CB23 1HP

26 June 2023 2pm – 8pm
Harston Village Hall
20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX

You can find further information about our proposals and the events in EWR newsletter and on oEWR website. This information now also includes a series of factsheets on some of the key topics of interest.

If you would like to order hard copies of the four reports relating to the Route Update Announcement please click this link and place your order. The documents will be sent to you directly. Route Update Announcement Documents – East West Railway Consultations (apsmos.com)

If you’re part of a larger group or organisation and need multiple copies, please email: ku.oc1779292778.liar1779292778tsewt1779292778sae@t1779292778catno1779292778c1779292778

EWR look forward to welcoming you to the events and please do get in contact with EWR if you have any questions in the meantime.

Robin Page

Many in the village will already know of the sad passing of Robin Page who lived next to Bird Farm and Haslingfield Road. Robin was well know for his views on the decline of the village and his concerns about intensive farming and the impact it has on wildlife. In 1994 he became nationally know when he took over from Phil Drabble as the presenter of the BBC program “One Man and His Dog”. He was also well known for his political views when he represented Barton as District Councilor from 1973 to 2006 and Haslingfield from 2012 to 2016.

Robin’s funeral service will take place on Thursday 22 June 2023 at 2pm at St Peter’s Church.  Please use the recreation ground car park to avoid congestion on School Lane.

BBC Orbituary