Car Theft in Kings Grove

Just a reminder to keep cars locked and valuables hidden from sight and locked away. A resident in Kings Grove had money stolen from their car last night that was left unlocked.

Man with a Van Touting for Business

Reports of a “dodgy” man touting for business in Roman Hill.

Road Works Comberton Road

As some will have seen, work has started on raising the iron work back to road surface level on Comberton Road following the resurfacing at the beginning of June. Cambridgeshire County Ccouncil (CCC) Highways has apologized for the delay in starting the work and also for state that the iron work was left in after resurfacing. Other defects have been reported to CCC Highways by the Parish Council (PC) but if you do spot any other faults please report them either to the PC or via the minor faults reporting website.

Hustings 1st July Grantchester

There will be a Hustings at Grantchester Village Hall at 7:30 pm on 1st July 2024.

Shaping Our New and Improved Bus Routes

Join the Conversation: Shaping Our New and Improved Bus Routes

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority have been working at pace to design improvements to the public transport network. As part of this, new and/or improved bus services have been designed for implementation in Autumn 2024. The detail of these services is available here: Better Buses

 

We are excited to announce a series of online sessions where you can have your say on the 30 new and revised bus routes we are planning for our region. These sessions are your chance to provide feedback and help us shape the future of public transportation in our community.

 

Event Details:

  • Dates: 10th – 13th June 2024
  • Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
  • Location: Online (a link will be provided upon registration)

 

About the Event:

Our region is embarking on an exciting journey to enhance public transportation with 30 new and improved bus routes, funded by the Mayoral Precept. This initiative aims to introduce new services and upgrade existing routes to better serve our community’s needs. We are committed to ensuring these changes reflect the voices and preferences of the people who use them.

 

Why Attend?

  • Be Informed: Take a look at the proposed route maps and detailed plans for each new and improved bus route. More information can be found ahead of the event here: Better Buses
  • Have Your Say: Share your views and feedback directly with the planners and decision-makers.
  • Shape Your Community: Your input will help us refine and perfect these routes before they are finalised.
  • Stay Updated: Learn about the next steps in the process, including procurement and the release of individual route posters this summer.

 

How to Participate:

  • Register Now: Secure your spot by registering here: https://forms.office.com/e/PuvGN4VvxS
  • Submit your Question: Please use the registration form to submit your questions for the session
  • Join the Session: Participate in the online event on your chosen date.
  • Provide Feedback: Engage in discussions and provide your valuable input.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to influence the future of our region’s public transportation system. Together, we can create a more efficient, reliable, and user-friendly bus network.

 

We look forward to your participation and insightful contributions!

 

The Transport Team

CAPALC Ltd

Delayed Village Shop Opening

Work on extending and refitting the village shop and Post Office has not finished yet and so opening will be delayed until Saturday 15th June.

 

18 Bus Update (Correction)

As you are aware Comberton Road is closed for resurfacing. Whippet have told us that the 18 bus could not come through Barton when they tried an alternative route yesterday (High Street to village centre). The service will be suspended through Barton again today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday) between 9 am and 4 pm.

 

They will be travelling on the Madingley Road down the M11 to Barton Road.

Comberton Road Closure Affecting 18 Bus

As you are aware Comberton Road is closed for resurfacing. Whippet have told us that the 18 bus could not come through Barton when they tried an alternative route yesterday (High Street to village centre). The service will be suspended through Barton again today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday) between 9 am and 4 pm. They will be travelling on the Madingley Road down the M11 to Barton Road.

Comberton Road Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Comberton Road is being resurfaced and will be closed on Tuesday 4th June for up to three days. There will be a detour in place. Access will be available to residents but will be restricted.

Closure times are from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

The resurfacing process is two stage. The first layer will go down and allowed to set. You will not be allowed to drive on this during the setting process. The top layer will then go down. Again you will not be allowed to drive on this until set. Access to driveways will be restricted during the process and this could be up to 1 hour.

I am told that the bitumen/resin mix will damage paint work and tyres. So you will not want to attempt to drive over the surface until the resin is set. The workmen will allow passage when it is safe to do so.

Please plan accordingly and I suggest that you leave your car at the recreation ground car park if you do need it during this period.

 

Aurora Borealis Spectacular Display

Pictures sent of the Northern Lights on Friday night (10th May 20204) are on our “Photo of the Month”. Why go to Iceland or Norway to see the Aurora Borealis when you have such a spectacular display in Barton? They might be visible again tonight (Saturday 11 May 2024).