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 […]
New Hedgerow Regulations
At the recent Parish Council Meeting, members of the public raised concerns about hedgerows, and in particular, brambles encroaching on to footpaths and pavements. There are new regulations introduced in May 2024 and states that you must not cut or trim a hedgerow from 1st March to 31st August. However, legislation allows for many exemptions. […]
Thefts in Toft
Couple of thefts in toft. Garden machinery , petrol mower, bikes etc stolen from shed. Make sure equipment is locked up and locked together to make it harder to steal.
Drainage and Sewage Advice
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning We have put together the attached infographic which contains lots of useful information which may be helpful for yourselves, other members of the parish council as well as residents in your parish. Please feel free to distribute it as widely as relevant to help provide information on drainage and sewage maintenance […]
Community Concerns Survey
Welcome to the May edition of your neighbourhood policing newsletter. We hope you continue to find these updates useful. If you haven’t done so already, please do use our community concerns survey to let us know about issues where you live – this greatly helps us know what matters most to our communities and enables […]
North West and West Cambridge Community Forum – Thursday 13 June
The next community forum for North West and West Cambridge area will take place on Thursday 13 June, from 6pm at Storey’s Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge. Further information for this forum can be found here: North West and West Cambridge Community Forum – Cambridge City Council