4 ways to frustrate a fraudster
Did you know? Fraud accounts for almost 40% of all crime. In just one year, 1 in 17 adults in England and Wales were victims of fraud. That’s nearly 3 million of us. 1 in 5 businesses were also a victim of fraud over a 3 year period. In other words, fraud is rife […]
Older Driver Workshop
From the Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston A series of Older Driver Workshops (for those aged 65 and over who are currently driving) will be available in several locations across the county over the coming weeks. These free two-hour workshops are funded as part of the commitment to support the Vision Zero Partnership through […]
PR1001 Barton Greenway Proposed Cycle Priority Measures
Dear all, Cambridgeshire County Council is publishing this proposal on 28th February 2024. For further details please visit our permanent traffic regulation orders page and select PR1001. For detailed drawings and more background information please visit GCP Barton Greenway page. In summary the proposals are as follows:- Alterations to speed limits on A603 Barton Road […]
Barton Greenways Plans
As many residents are aware, Barton Greenways team presented detailed plans for the works to be carried out along the B1046 in the village hall last December. These plans are now available to view online. The overview shows in green the works that will be carried out this year. (Note that “red” sections have not […]
PAINTING WORKSHOPS | Spring 2024
Is this your year to try something NEW? Feeling the need to fill your ‘creative’ cup? It brings me much joy to SHARE my love of painting and my creative process at my PAINTING WORKSHOPS. Now LIVE on my website! Designed to empower you and your creativity to bloom and grow – hosted […]
Warning after vans are targeted by thieves
Do you have tools stored in a van overnight outside your home? Between 1 and 15 February, 33 crimes have been raised for theft from vans across the county, with 24 of the vans having tools stolen from them. The breakdown of the offences are: Cambridge: 5 February: Park & Ride, Babraham Road […]
North West and West Cambridge Community Forum
The next North West and West Cambridge Community Forum will take place online on Tuesday 13 February at 6pm. Forums are free, open, public meetings bringing together residents, planners, developers and other stakeholders to discuss and share information about new development. All interested residents are welcome to join. Find out more: www.scambs.gov.uk/community-safety-and-health/community-forums
New Bus Stop Posters Warning of Emerging SCAM
The force has launched a campaign warning the public about the dangers of an emerging scam. It works through QR – quick response – codes and can see victims unwittingly download malware or provide fraudsters with sensitive information. In some cases victims have lost thousands. One victim lost £13,000 after scanning a code on a […]
Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme
Did you know? Last year we received more than 180 applications for information through an important law introduced to protect children. Sarah’s Law, also known as the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, was introduced following the murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne in 2000. It allows anyone who looks out for the welfare of a child […]