Major Disruption to 18 & 18A Bus Service Next Week

/in News, Urgent /by Andrew Martin

Comberton Road will be closed at Hines Farm/Horseman’s Yard at the building site to connect to the mains sewers. The road closure is booked from 7th to 10th April with access for pedestrians and cyclists only. This severely impacts the 18 and 18A bus services through Barton that use the B1046 Comberton Road. Whippet have sent out the following message:

“Due to the road closure on Comberton Road, our 18/18A services have been severely impacted. We were unsuccessful in achieving authorisation to allow any of our services through while work is being carried out.

Therefore, have made the following decision for our services, all 18A services will serve Barton via A603, High Street and using the B1046 towards A603. Then using the M11 to junction 13, using Madingley Road, Hardwick/Long Road to Swaynes Lane returning to normal line of route for all outbound journeys and the reverse for inbound journeys. Our 18 services throughout the off-peak times will not serve Barton at all, however, the peak time inbound journeys and outbound journeys will follow the diversion as stated above”

 

Reminder of Multiple Road works

/in Urgent /by Andrew Martin

Just a reminder that there will be several overnight and daytime road works in the village over the next few weeks. The next few nights will see temporary traffic lights to complete road markings for the Greenways project. Comberton Road will be closed for a few days from 7th April at Hines Farm/Horseman’s Yard new builds to connect in to the main sewer.

Parish Election – Notice of Elections

/in Urgent /by Andrew Martin

Notice of Election for Parish Council Elections published on South Cambs District website

Barton Properties Broken Into

/in Urgent /by Andrew Martin

We understand that several properties in Barton were broken into last night (23rd Mat 2026). Seems that thieves targeted empty or ones under construction. Please report any suspicious activity in the village on, or before yesterday. Please be vigilant and look out for anything unusual in the future. Consider installing security lights and CCTV.

Protect your oil tank from theft

/in Urgent /by Andrew Martin

Protect your oil tank from theft

Do you own an oil tank?

Make sure it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands!

 

Oil tanks are often targeted by thieves because they are usually outside and contain valuable fuel. A few simple steps can make a big difference in protecting yours:

 

·  Hide the location of your tank

·  Fit a padlock or lockable filler cap

·  Secure the tank inside a cage

·  Install lockable gates

·  Use an electronic gauge that triggers an alarm if levels drop

·  Fit security lighting near the tank

·  Install CCTV

 

Taking action now could help prevent theft later. Stay one step ahead and keep your property secure

 

For more advice, head to our website.

UK Power Networks Corner of High Street and A 603

/in Urgent /by Andrew Martin

Traffic lights on the A 603 and High Street for UK Power Networks. 10th to 13th March.

Openreach Manhole Repair A603 Temporary Lights

/in Urgent /by Andrew Martin

Temporary traffic lights at the end of New Road/A603 will be in place until 13th March at the latest.

The issue is that the manhole has collapsed and is in a dangerous state. CCC Highways reported this to Openreach on 27th February and Openreach has raised a work order with their contractors. The work has been scheduled with an estimated completion date of 13th March.

Unfortunately this will mean severe delays on A603 during peak times.

 

A603 Night Closures for Pot Hole repairs

/in Urgent /by Andrew Martin

The A603 will be closed on Wednesday March 4th for 1 to 2 nights from 8:00 pm to 6 am for pot hole repairs. This is under an Emergency Traffic Order.

 

This will cause disruption to businesses and residents but there should be limited access with cooperation from Traffic Management to houses on the A603.

 

Please note that this is NOT for the repair of the BT manhole at New Road/A603 junction. I will try to find out from BT maintenance when this work will take place.

Barton Parish Council: Join the Team

/in Urgent /by Shelley Arora-Tailby

Do you care about Barton’s future? Want to have a say in local decisions and help shape the place we all call home? Now is your chance!

Why join the Parish Council?

  • Represent the views of residents and make Barton an even better place to live.
  • Help shape the future of local services, planning, and community projects.
  • Work with a team committed to sustainability, wellbeing, and village life.

What does it involve?

  • Attending monthly meetings.
  • Listening to residents and bringing their ideas forward.
  • Helping deliver initiatives that matter—whether it’s green spaces, transport, or community events.

No experience needed – just enthusiasm and a desire to make a positive impact.

📌 Interested? Contact gro.e1777312564galli1777312564vnotr1777312564ab@kr1777312564elc1777312564 for details on how to apply.

Want to learn more?

Join us for a drop-in session at The Hoops on Thursday 12th February, 8 – 9.30pm
Meet current Parish Councillors, ask questions, and find out what the role is really like.

Your voice matters. Your village needs you.

 

High Gate Hit and Damaged

/in Urgent /by Andrew Martin

The high gate at the recreation ground car park has been hit and badly damaged. Does anyone know when and how this happened? Must have caused a lot of damage to the vehicle that hit it.