Car Break-in and “Casing Houses”
We received a report of a suspicious chap robbing a car at the recreation ground and then casing a house that had windows open. This has been reported to the police but it is a good reminder of the risks of leaving cars parked away from property and the risks of leaving windows open in […]
Barton Greenways Latest Plans
Attached are the latest plans for the section of Barton Greenways from the end of New Road to the 30 mph/40 mph on Comberton Road. (The New Road/A603 junction is not part of this section of work.) These plans will be available to see and discuss at Barton Village Hall in the hour before the […]
Barton Road Greenway Works Start End of September
We are writing to inform you about upcoming construction work on B603 Barton Road, which will commence at the end of September as part of the Barton Greenway project. This initiative involves the installation of new drainage and the upgrading of the existing path to enhance safety and accessibility in line with current guidance. Works […]
Annual Governance and Return Audit Conclusion 2023 to 24
The external auditors PKF Littlejohn LLP have examined the Barton Parish Council accounts and are happy with the audit. Account details can be found on the Barton Website under Finance.
Road Closure Comberton
There is a planned road closure next week in Comberton. This is between Wootens Close and Hines Lane on Barton Road. Diversions will be in place and it will be possible to use either the Long Road/Branch Road/Green End route to bypass the closure or Swaynes Lane/South Street. The planned closure is from Monday 5th […]
Urge to parents and guardians to educate children on hoax calling
If you are a parent or guardian, we are appealing for your help as we enter of the school summer holidays. In recent years, we have seen a trend of increased hoax calls from children and young people during the six-week break. Whilst we appreciate that the majority of children enjoy time off […]
High Street Closure September
We have just been sent a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for the closure of the High Street near Mailes close in September. This is for UK Power Network to complete a near electrical connection. The closure that the High Street will be closed from 08:00 to 17:00 from 23rd to 27th September 2024 east of […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Survey
Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston has today (15 July) launched a short online survey for residents to tell him their views on crime and disorder are as he produces a new plan for the county. The plan sets policing and crime priorities for the next four years, so residents are being urged to have […]
Air Quality Monitor Barton
A short-term air quality monitor has been in place in Barton on New Road opposite the school from December 2023 to April 2024. Barton Parish Council has received the report that details and analyses the data (attached). The Executive Summary below is taken from the report. The monitor does highlight differences in pollution levels during […]