Neighbourhood Watch News
Hello Neighbours, Love it or loathe it, Halloween is coming. Personally, I love it, and was delighted one of our members created a Halloween logo for us. But it can be stressful for many people and pets, for a number of reasons. We’ve got some practical guidance to help everyone have a happy and safe […]
Neighbourhood Watch News
Our News – 5 October 2026 Dear Neighbours, One thing many people don’t realise about Neighbourhood Watch is that we are a charity, (charity number 1173349, in fact!) and we’re quite a small one too. It’s a team of just twelve people who support a network of brilliant volunteers across the country. As a volunteer-led […]
Scam Callers Impersonating Police
Report Fraud alert: Police forces being impersonated in scam calls using ‘spoofed’ phone numbers Report Fraud, run by the City of London Police, is urging the public to be sure of who they are talking to following a spike in reports of calls from ‘spoofed’ police force phone numbers. Analysis of data from Report Fraud, […]
Village Spruce Up Day – Thank you!
The Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to everyone who volunteered during our first Spruce Up day on Saturday 3rd October. If you picked up litter, cut back brambles, or helped in any other way, thank you. The day was such a success that we plan to organise another one at […]
Village Spruce Up Day 2026
Barton Parish council invites you to Barton Village Spruce Up Day on Saturday 3rd October, 10:30 am, Recreation Ground Car Park. Come along and help us give our village a little TLC! Any queries, please contact gro.egallivnotrab@krelc
M11 Bridge Overnight Closures
Reminder that the M11 bridge will be closed overnight next week from 21 September 2026 for carriageway repairs.
Bus Network Review Engagement Update
We’re getting in touch with an update on the Bus Network Review. Following the six-week public engagement, we have now published the updated proposals for changes to the local bus network. The engagement received 1,182 responses from residents, councillors, MPs and community groups across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Thank you to everyone who took the time […]
Bonfire Out of Control in Barton
The Fire Brigade were called out to Barton yesterday to control a bonfire on Wimpole Road that was spreading to a field. As a reminder, we should not be having bonfires if at all possible and certainly not during the day and certainly not now. Fields, scrub and woods are still very dry. Residents often […]