County Councillor Report
There are some interesting comments from Michael Atkins our County Councillor on 20 mph zones, 18 bus service and the District Council four day working week trial. Of relevance for us is that the Greater Cambridgeshire Partnership have made some changes to their active travel plans ensuring that Greenways projects will be funded (Barton Greenways) […]
Good Chance to Feedback to the Police on Crime in our Area
Since the beginning of 2022, we’ve been inviting residents, businesses and councillors across South Cambridgeshire to our quarterly online community meetings. During this time, we’ve had 286 people sign up to our meetings and more than 1,650 people share their concerns via our online survey. This has resulted in us working together to agree priorities […]
Bonfires
Please do not have bonfires. The smoke impacts neighbours. Complaints to the Parish Council have included houses filled with smoke through open windows, having to rewash clothes that are drying outside, and difficulty breathing. In addition, a single bonfire undoes all the effort to control and reduce CO2 emissions. It is far better to compost […]
Update from GCP and how it affects Barton
Below is the update from yesterday’s GCP meeting in which they decided not to go ahead with STZ (congestion charge). Of relevance for Barton and our near neighbours is that Greenways projects and the C2C bus route are going ahead. Update on Making Connections The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Executive Board yesterday (Thursday 28 September) […]
20 mph Speed Data
We have been monitoring the speed in the 20 mph section of Comberton Road and New Road over the last few months. The average speeds have come down by roughly 3 mph compared to data recorded when it was 30 mph. Motorists seem to take notice of the active sign and do seem to slow […]
Barton Road Planned Road Works
Advanced road works notice affecting travel into Cambridge. (See attached for full letter.) I am writing to you to let you know that we will soon start work on the junction of Barton Road and Grantchester Road as part of the Haslingfield Greenway from as early as Monday 9 October 2023 – targeting completion by […]
Wednesday WI Fund Raiser
COME AND JOIN US FOR Bangers and Bingo with JezO Saturday 23rd September 2023 6.00 pm till JezO calls ‘House!’ Coton Village Hall Hot Dogs and Puddings Tea, Coffee, Juice or BYO PLEASE ADVISE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS WHEN PURCHASING TICKET Adult £10; Child (under 12) £5 Booking in advance essential: Contact – Ruth: moc.liamg@25dnob.htur/01223 262985 or […]
Pavements on Kings Grove
A resident has drawn to our attention that the pavements on Kings Grove have fallen into a dangerous state of disrepair. The Parish Council will begin to lobby the Highways Agency to repair these footpaths and we encourage residents to do likewise. As a reminder, minor road or pavement repairs can be logged on Cambridgeshire County […]
Weed Policy Action Needed
Barton PC received the below regarding CCC Highways weeding policy and action required. Dear Parish clerk and chair, I am sure you have become aware recently of the dreadful state of our roads, pavements and cycleways due to weeds. This is entirely due to a change in policy the current joint administration forced […]