Beware! Rogue traders knocking on doors
Please be aware of rogue traders knocking on the doors of elderly and vulnerable individuals. These dodgy individuals offer services such as gardening and maintenance work or claim that you need a roof tile repaired, but unfortunately, their services often fall short in quality while charging inflated prices. Often their method involves persuasive sales tactics, […]
Layby Repairs
We reported several defects at the layby on Cambridge Road Barton on the Cambridgeshire County Council website. The reports included blocked drains, pot holes, mud and debris on the footpath, and the deep ruts caused by HGVs on the opposite grass verge. Highways have filled in the large pot hole, cleaned the footpath and cleared […]
Looking Back on GCP 2023
New buses, improved transport links and smart tech – looking back at the GCP’s delivery in 2023 New buses and infrastructure to improve people’s daily journeys have been delivered by the Greater Cambridge Partnership in 2023. From the start of work on the Greenways network, to the continued construction of the Milton Road project and […]
New Outdoor Table Tennis Table
IT’S FINALLY HERE! Let the table tennis tournaments commence! With enormous thanks to all who have so generously donated, we are delighted to announce that the brand new outdoor table tennis table has been installed in the Barton Recreation Ground, to the side of the tennis courts and behind the skate ramp. Please […]
Pollution Monitor Opposite School
After four years of lobbying, SCDC Has finally installed a pollution monitor opposite the School on New Road. Whilst traffic has reduced considerably since COVID and there are no longer queues through the village in the morning, the installation of a monitor (on a temporary basis) will at least provide base measurements of the level […]
Pavements on Kings Grove
Earlier in the year it was drawn to our attention that the pavements on Kings Grove had fallen into a dangerous state of disrepair. The PC has logged the fault with the Highways Agency but we encourage residents to do likewise on the Cambridge County Council website at the following address: https://highwaysreporting.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/. The more that […]
Christmas in Barton – Thank you!
Dear Barton Residents, It was lovely to see so many of you brace the cold and join us for the annual turning on of the Christmas tree lights on the 2nd December. A huge thank you to Barton Primary School for providing the lovely backdrop of carols for the event, Santa Claus for bringing the ‘magic’ […]
Christmas in Barton
Please send your photos of Snowmen, Snow Angels and anything Snowy for our website to celebrate Christmas in Barton.
Reminder Barton Greenways Meeting
Reminder that there is a meeting at Barton Village Hall on 12th December 2023 to view the final plans for the village section of Barton Greenways. The meeting will be held between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Parish Councilors will be there with the Greenways team. There will also be an opportunity to discuss applications […]