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.
Barton Annual Parish Meeting
Barton Annual Parish Meeting This will take place at the Village Hall on Thursday 23rd April 2026 7pm for a 7:30 pm Start. An open forum will conclude the meeting which anyone present can ask questions or make comments (with priority given to questions tabled in advance with the Clerk of the Parish Council by […]
Change in May Parish Council Meeting Date
TO ALL RESIDENTS: The next Parish Council meeting scheduled for 5th May Has been moved to Thursday 21st May starting at 7:30pm The reasons for this are linked to the Council Elections and various regulatory requirements in terms of dates. Also note the Barton Annual Parish Meeting will take place at the Village […]
Investment Scam Warning
A man from Cambridgeshire has lost more than £60,000, including his entire pension pot, after being targeted by an investment scam. The fraudsters contacted the victim over the phone purporting to be from an investment management company and spoke to him about investments in crypto. They encouraged the vulnerable man to download a banking app […]
EWR Public Consultation Dates
The eight-week consultation will offer communities along the route a vital opportunity to have their say on the latest plans and help shape the final design of the railway before a Development Consent Order is submitted in 2027. The consultation will provide latest designs and information on East West Rail, including: New high-resolution images of stations and fly-through animations of route sections More details on a phased construction […]
EWR Public Consultation
East West Rail – Spring Consultation 2026 EWR Co. has confirmed it will hold an eight-week public consultation from Tuesday 14 April to Tuesday 9 June 2026. This is expected to be the final route-wide consultation before a Development Consent Order is submitted in 2027. This consultation will present the latest designs and […]
Major Disruption to 18 & 18A Bus Service Next Week
Comberton Road will be closed at Hines Farm/Horseman’s Yard at the building site to connect to the mains sewers. The road closure is booked from 7th to 10th April with access for pedestrians and cyclists only. This severely impacts the 18 and 18A bus services through Barton that use the B1046 Comberton Road. Whippet have […]
New law strengthens protection for livestock
New law strengthens protection for livestock From today a new legislation will come into force to better protect livestock and support farmers across the countryside. The Dogs Protection of Livestock Amendment Act 2025 has now received Royal Assent, giving police stronger powers to deal with livestock worrying. What is livestock worrying? A dog […]
Older Driver Workshops
Older Driver Workshops Are you over 65 and driving? Or have a parent who is? The Older Driver Workshops, delivered by the fire service, are free sessions designed to help us all keep driving safely for longer. They discuss how driving can become more challenging as we get older, and what simple […]