Burst Water Main New Road
The water main has burst again on New Road. Emergency repairs are being under taken and temporary traffic lights are in place. It is likely the supply may be interrupted again once the leak has been found.
Small White Dog Missing
/in Urgent /by Andrew MartinSam Richardson (Comberton Road) is looking for a small white dog that has escaped his house this evening.
Anyone seeing a dog, loose, on its own please contact Sam on 07510 739707
Hit and Road High Street
/in Urgent /by Andrew MartinWitness/footage sought – hit and run Saturday night Barton High Street
Hi there, very long shot but at about quarter past midnight on Saturday night a car sped down Barton High Street towards the garage, hit my car which was parked on the road outside my house and drove off. No injuries thankfully but car is likely written off. If anyone saw anything or happens to have dash cam or other footage I would be really grateful to hear from you!
This happened to a Hetty Longdon, High Street.
Flooded Roads
/in Urgent /by Andrew MartinThere are several flooded roads in the area as well as Barton High Street, Barton New Road and parts of the M11. Please drive slowly through standing water and be aware that pot holes may lurk beneath!
Reminder Street Party Cake Competition
/in Urgent /by Andrew MartinCake Decoration Competition
Theme: Coronation and/or Street Party
Bring entries to Barton Village Hall between 11:30 and 12:00 on Sunday 7th May 2023.
Under 12
Minimum of 6 cup cakes on a paper plate
Over 12
Cake served on a paper plate of board (non-returnable)
Provide
Name
Contact Number
Full list of ingredients (in case of allergies)
Judging
By Barton WI solely on decoration (not flavour). Winners announced at 3:30 pm
Cakes will be offered to street party goers at 4:00 pm along with the toast for the King & Queen
School Lane Street Party
/in Urgent /by Andrew MartinCoronation Party Sunday 7th May 2023
Reminder that School Lane will be closed in two weeks time for the Coronation Street Party. The event set up will be Sunday morning with the street party lasting until early evening so School Lane will be closed most of the day.
A copy of the order has also been uploaded to our website – https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/roads-and-pathways/highway-events
Skate Ramp Out of Use
/in News, Urgent /by Andrew MartinThe Skate Ramp is out of use as the decking is being replaced. We will let you know when it is back in use.
Keep Eyes Open for Crime
/in News, Urgent /by Andrew MartinThere have been a spate of crimes committed in Barton recently. A resident on Kings Grove had a break-in. There have been a number of catalytic converter thefts in the village and a Comberton resident was subjected to a “second hand” car scam that took place in Barton.
The second hand car scam is when a potential buyer visits and an accomplice tampers with the engine to make it look as if there is a major fault such as a head gasket failure. The aim is to drive down the price and pick up a perfectly good car for a bargain. Once sold, the car is taken away and the “fault” easily fixed. The car can then be resold for a large profit. See 1st February “The One Show” where this scam was explained with the help of Doug. Doug’s scam occurred several weeks ago at a property in Barton.
Police are again focusing on Catalytic Converter thefts:
- Look out for vehicles jacked up (especially in the middle of the vehicle)
- Listen out for the sound of metal being cut. There may be a vehicle nearby with the engine running and two or three people involved
- But please don’t approach this people, they have been known to be violent in the past and may even be carrying weapons
- Instead, call us on 999 and share the vehicle number plate and any other details that could help us
You can read more about catalytic converter theft on our website.
Please be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to the police on eCops or via Cambridgeshire Police website.
We had a report of suspicious behaviour on the High Street. A resident saw a suspicious car being parked outside their house. It was a black BMW 3 series, and the driver kept looking at the house and back repeatedly. The driver was taking notes. The car was parked for about 20 minutes. Has anyone else seen this black BMW?
Extraordinary Parish Council Meeting
/in News, Urgent /by Andrew MartinThere will be a Parish Council meeting on Thursday 26th January 2023. Primarily this is to discuss a response to the planning application 22/05506/FUL (Construction of stabling facilities, outdoor riding area, access track, hardstanding, change of use of land from agricultural to “mixed agricultural and equestrian” for private equestrian use).
All members of the public are welcome.
Cat hit by car on Comberton Road
/in Urgent /by Andrew MartinA tortoiseshell cat with hazel eyes was taken to Hardwick vet today. It was hit by a vehicle on Comberton Road near Hines Close. It seems to be recovering but has a broken jaw and cracked tooth. It is not chipped. Does anyone know who this cat belongs to?