Do you want to enrol in a study on the possible genetic influences on the fat-burning properties of green tea?

/in /by

Traffic Orders Various Roads, Barton

/in /by

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 plan for full details) and to implement a 20mph speed limit on the following roads in Barton:

Comberton Road (B1046) from its junction with High Street in a north westerly direction for a distance of 142 metres, New Road (B1046) from a point 108 metres east of its junction with Kings Grove to its junction with Comberton Road and over the entire length of the following roads; High Street, Kings Grove, School Lane, Ivy Field, Great Close, Allens Close and Mailes Close.

The public notice and a plan showing the extent of the proposals is attached. Copies of the Order documents can be seen online at https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/roads-and-pathways/traffic-regulation-orders/permanent-traffic-regulation-orders , requested by telephone by calling 0345 045 5212 or by e-mailing the address below. If you wish to make any comments on these proposals, we would appreciate them in writing to the address above or by email to   no later than the 26th October 2022 quoting reference PR0836.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards

Steven Thoday

Lead Technician

Policy & Regulation

Transport Strategy & Network Management

Box No. D8E

Huntingdon Highways Depot

Stanton Way

Huntingdon

PE29 6PY

Tel. 0345 045 5212

Mobile. 07833496646

Flu Vaccinations at Barton Village Hall on Tuesday 25th October

/in /by

The Comberton surgery have booked Barton Village Hall in order to provide flu vaccinations between 12.30 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday October 25th.

 

Please book an appointment through the surgery beforehand.

18 Bus Service

/in /by

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 possible through to March 2023. This process is anticipated to take around 3 weeks, and so we will know more in early October. This information is from a post by Mayor Dr Nick Johnson available at: Mayor Dr Nik Johnson statement on Stagecoach’s withdrawal of bus services from October 30 – Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk). Hopefully there will be more information soon, including potential longer-term solutions such as bus franchising which the CPCA has been investigating and would give public authority control over the routes provided.”

 

Catalytic Converter Thefts & Suspicious “Police”

/in /by

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 outside of the our post office around 7:25pm on Friday evening (23rd September). She asked if there was a problem and they asked who she was replied she was a Councillor. They asked if she lived there. She responded with no, but knew who does. The men then said everything was fine.

They then drove off in a blue Corsa with a faulty brake light, witnessed as the Councillor was following in her car. It was reported to Chamara who contacted the police and they informed him it wasn’t the police, but gave him a crime reference number in case anything subsequently happened. They said they would keep an eye out!

 

Please report anything suspicious to the Police on 101 or 999 if an emergency.

 

EWR Haslingfield Drop-in

/in /by

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

/in /by

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 High Street as part of Covid emergency regulations and reduced traffic speeds. 20 mph in the village centre in front of the school at the junction at the pond is also part of Barton Greenways plans.

County Council Highways have drawn up the plans and will have a period for formal consultation. Notices will be placed in the local press on the 5th October 2022.

This will trigger a Statutory 21-day Consultation period whereby any interested parties may make representations to the Council either in favour of objecting to the proposals. The consultation period will close on the 26th October 2022.

 

The Hoops Opening

/in , /by

“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 and Neil is keen to keep that feeling about the pub and to being a part of the wonderful village that is Barton.

He is looking forward to welcoming the village back to the Hoops and hopes for everyone’s support.”

18 Bus Route Ends

/in , /by

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 the Mayor’s office as well as complaining directly to Stagecoach. Barton Parish Council is doing the same.

We don’t believe Stagecoach has made any effort in promoting rural bus routes nor have they engaged with local communities to see how their services could be tailored for the benefit of all.

We are not sure how cancelling bus routes fits in with the general plan to increase bus services and the proposal to introduce congestion charges in Cambridge.

We are not sure how cancelling the 18 bus will impact traffic flows through Barton given the increase in the number of houses in the area and the controversy over Cambourne to Cambridge bus routes.

If there are any other concerns you have on transport in general, please contact the Parish Council.

 

Books of Condolence and Floral Tributes

/in /by

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022

You may wish to sign the book of condolence at St Peter’s Church or place floral tributes at the Queen’s oak on the recreation ground.