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Greenways team plan to start work on a raised table on Comberton Road Tuesday 26th August 2026.

This will go in at the end of the current shared pavement between the farm cottages (12 and 14) and 9 Comberton Road and is part of the traffic calming measures enabling cyclists to transition more safely between the carriageway and shared pavement. These works are quite extensive including pavement, drainage, and road alterations and likely to last 4 or 5 weeks. The road will be restricted to one lane at this point with traffic controlled by two-way lights 24/7 for the period. Work will continue at Kings Grove/Burwash with three-way lights.

The plan is to open the pavement between School Lane and High Street and then the crew working there will move to Comberton Road raised table.

Following my previous email,  I would like to update you on our latest plans for works commencing on Barton Road.

We had originally planned for our overnight works starting the w/c 11 August to be carried out under temporary traffic lights. We have since been informed we can carry out these works as overnight road closures. This is a positive step for the deliverability of the project as a road closure will enable us to deliver the overall programme in a more efficient manner. The times for the closure will be 8pm-6am each night. The road will be reopened to two-way traffic in the day, with a speed restriction and temporary traffic lights in place to enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross at specific locations (push button lights).

The diversion route for these closures will be the same as advised in our previous correspondence. As a reminder, the official diversion route will be Cambridge Road (A603) – Ermine Way (A1198) – Old N Road (A1198)– A505 – A10 – Hauxton Road – High Street – Trumpington Road (A1134) – The Fen Causeway (A1134) – Newnham Road (A603) – Barton Road (A603).

Following our enabling works taking place, we will formally begin from w/c Monday 1 September for approximately 18 weeks to widen and improve the walking and cycling path that runs alongside Barton Road. The works will be carried out as outlined previously.

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and would like to assure you we are working hard to ensure we can deliver our works as quickly as possible.

Kind regards

Jonathan Camp

We are asking people to consider home security ahead of a peak in holidays over the summer months.

According to research 77 percent of adults are planning a summer holiday meaning there is likely to be an increase in unoccupied properties in the county.

While we are seeing a 19 percent reduction in burglary this year (Jan – June 2025) compared to the previous year, opportunist thieves can use the holiday season to their advantage.

So we’re asking people to think about home security if they are planning on going away.

There are several steps people can take to protect their homes, particularly with the support of friends, family and neighbours.

Whether that be asking someone to move the bins, park on your drive or using timers on lights – there are lots of measures people can take to make their home look ‘lived in’ while they are away.

We have dedicated teams who are working hard to combat burglary and bring thieves to justice. Tackling it is a force priority as we aim to make Cambridgeshire an even safer place to live.

If you are going away consider:

• Maintain a normal routine while you are away by asking a family member, friend or neighbour if they can:
• Put the bins out
• Open and close blinds/curtains as you would normally
• Remove post and parcels that are delivered
• Make your home look lived in:
• Use smart bulbs or timers to switch lights on and off
• Use the timer function to turn you TV on and off
• If you have a smart device such as an Alexa set it to play music at certain times in the day.
• Review your security:
• Consider installing an alarm, outside light with a sensor
• Consider installing CCTV/doorbell camera
• Ensure all outbuildings and sheds are locked

Further information about holiday burglary advice is available on the force website – Going away? Don’t give it away | Cambridgeshire Constabulary 

Barton Parish Council has been proactive in promoting Barton and Barton businesses.

The Hoops, Barton Village Store and Conkers Cafe are now featured on the Visit South Cambs website. You can view the Barton page by clicking on this link.

Following the Public Meeting on Tuesday 1st July we asked for any further comments. If you have not responded and wish to do so the deadline is Monday 14th July. Please send to the clerk.

Just a reminder that the discussion was around the type of crossing at Kings Grove/Burwash Manor area of New Road and is an important part of the Greenways project. For clarification the options are:

Raised table

This slows motorists down. Pedestrians and cyclists cross the road as normal.

Raised table with Parallel Crossing (Zebra crossing and Cycle Crossing)

This also slows motorists down but they must stop for pedestrians and for cyclists at a Parallel Crossing (Highway code rule 195), giving priority to both pedestrians and cyclists to cross the main carriageway. (Highway code hierarchy applies on the crossing.)