Chimney Fires
There have been two chimney fires in Comberton last week with the cause being debris build-up in the stack. The fire service recommends have chimneys swept once a year if you have a regular fires.
Road Works Coming Up in Barton
There are more road works coming to Barton. Barton Greenways works will start in April. Firm dates will be posted nearer the time. These works are likely to cause significant disruption as they will take place along New Road, Comberton Road at the ends of Kings Grove, School Lane and High Street. The other work […]
Police and Crime Commissioner News
Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025: Supporting Survivors Across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which runs from the 3rd – 9th February, serves as a reminder of the important work undertaken by our local services and charities in providing vital support for those affected by sexual abuse and violence. The Police and Crime Commissioner […]
Street Lights Changed to LED
As from 2nd January 2025 , Balfour Beatty will commence work on a county-wide LED replacement programme throughout Cambridgeshire. This project represents a significant investment by Cambridgeshire County Council, with the intention of saving approximately 70% electricity consumption and carbon emissions, We will be replacing over 47,000 existing streetlights with new LED lights over 2 years, […]
February Newsletter
We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Highlights from the February 2025 edition of Our News include: * Guidance on spotting Romance fraud and scams * SimpliSafe demonstrates the importance of Professional Monitoring when it comes to home security * Phonely […]
Help Prevent ATM Thefts
Following recent incidents of ATM thefts, here are some things to look out for to help prevent this happening to a business near you: Unauthorised people paying close attention to ATMs, including taking photos or attaching ‘out of order’ signs to give an impression the machine is not working properly Tractors or heavy machinery […]
Be vigilant – look out for vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours
We’ve been alerted to reports of fraudsters targeting elderly and vulnerable people in neighbouring counties. These con artists usually engage their victims over the phone, often purporting to be from the police or the bank and in need of the victim’s help with an investigation into fraudulent activity on their account. They may ask the […]
School Lane Closure February
School Lane will be closed for Telecommunication works the week of 17 to 21 February 2025. Residents will have access. This is during school half-term, so disruption should be minimal.
Road Works in Barton 21st to 24th January
There are plans for two sets of road works near the pond in Barton next week. Temporary traffic lights will be in place for both. BT will be working on Comberton Road near the pond 21st and 22nd January. CCC Highways will be improving drainage near the pond on New Road (assume near the bus […]