Reminder EWR Consultation ends 9 June 2026
Reminder that the EWR consultation finishes on 9 June 2026. Barton Parish Council has responded to relevant sections on behalf of residents. This is the last consultation before the business case is drawn up and presented to the Government (2027). Cllr Andy Martin attended a local respresentative group meeting in London at the Department […]
Neighbourhood Watch June 2026 Newsletter
Hello Neighbours, And happy Neighbourhood Watch week! A time to bring neighbours together, and to celebrate the people who make a difference to our communities. We’ve packed and sent out dozens of Communi-Tea packs, but it’s not too late to get one from our shop, if you’re keen to host an event. We would […]
Warning for online shoppers after spike in criminals gaining unauthorised access to retailer accounts
Dear subscriber, Report Fraud is urging online shoppers to stay alert for unusual activity on their accounts following a rise in criminals gaining access to buy expensive goods. Recent reporting highlights Argos as a key trend in this activity. Report Fraud has seen a significant increase in cases mentioning the retailer, reflecting how criminals […]
East West Rail Consultation
Reminder that the last EWR Public Consultation runs until 9th June 2026. The last chance to see and discuss plans with EWR representatives is at the Belfry Hotel Cambourne on Saturday 30th May 2026. Andy Martin will be representing Barton Parish Council at a meeting arranged by our local MP, Pippa Heylings, with the Rail […]
Barton Parish Council News
The first Parish Council meeting of the new four-year term of office was held at the village hall last night (21 May 2026). We welcomed three new Councillors: Francesca Cucchi, Georgie Wise and Alan Archer-Boyd. Ben Pilgrim was elected Chair with Andy Martin Vice-Chair. Deni Devappriya and James Thomas remain on the council.
M11 Road Works 27 May Overnight
Dear Customer Important roadworks information M11 junction 14 (Girton Interchange) northbound exit slip road – maintenance I’m writing to tell you that we plan to carry out maintenance on the M11 junction 14 northbound exit slip road. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, smoother and better-defined road surface. We plan to complete this work overnight on Wednesday 27 May 2026. We will be closing the road overnight between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting. Closures and diversions To carry out […]
Road Works: New Road and Comberton Road
There will be temporary traffic lights in the village over the next few weeks. These will be at Kings Grove junction of New Road. Belisha Beacons will be installed at the crossing to Burwash followed by road markings for the zebra crossing. Other road markings through the village will be added for the cycle route […]
May News Neighbourhood Watch
Hello Neighbours, We have another bumper crop of interesting news from the network to share this month. We are cramming so much in, I’m genuinely considering going to a fortnightly format. I wonder if shorter newsletters every other week, might be easier to read. If you have strong views either to keep this monthly, or […]
Reminder M11 closed Overnight
Reminder that the M11 will be closed overnight between junction 10 and 14 for several nights. Closure will be 9:00 pm until 5:30 am.