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 […]
EWR Consultation
EWR team was at Comberton village hall today. Reminder for those that missed this event that all materials presented are available on the EWR website. East West Rail | Consultation 2024 You can provide feedback on sections that you are interested in. Barton Parish Council has responded mainly on construction concerns with A603 a likely […]
Can you help stop speeding drivers?
Can you help? We’re seeking more volunteers to help keep roads safer across the county. Community Speedwatch are looking for new members to help them to monitor vehicle speeds in the area and log the details of those caught speeding. The scheme involves speed checks in local neighbourhoods, with motorists caught speeding given an advisory […]
Have Your Say on Police Funding
Apologies there have been technical difficulties in accessing the link. The Commissioner’s survey is available on his website here: https://forms.office.com/e/XkNDjXp4Ym?origin=lprLink As your Police and Crime Commissioner, it is my job to set the budget for policing. I need to make sure the Chief Constable has the resources he needs to effectively police Cambridgeshire and […]
EWR Consultation Events in January 2025
Our events will resume in January when we’ll be delivering a further six in-person events, and we look forward to seeing you there. Tuesday 7 January – St Neots Football Club, St Neots Friday 10 January – Comberton Village Hall, Comberton Wednesday 15 January – Bletchley Masonic Centre, Bletchley Friday 17 January – Summerlin Centre, Woburn Sands […]