M11 Junction 14 to 13 closed next week
M11 junction 14 to 13 I am writing to tell you that we plan to carry out essential surveys to assess the condition of the road on the M11 between junction 13 (Girton) and junction 14 (A1303 Madingley Road overbridge). We plan to complete this work over 3 nights from Monday 28 […]
Bird Flu Reporting
There are more cases of Avian or Bird Flu being reported around the country. A recent case in Blackpool of dead swans at Stanley Park resulted in an exclusion zone being set up around the lake there. If you do spot dead wild birds then these should be reported. Government website for reporting Avian or […]
Cost of Living Help
The Big Issue has put together a useful article that summarizes all the help available on cost of living. Government, Energy Companies, Councils and Charities Read in The Big Issue
Reminder Greenways Engagement Zoom
The Greenways team will be presenting Barton Greenways on Zoom. Thursday 17th November from 18:00 to 20:00. Public engagement at the Village Hall next week Thursday 24th November from 13:30 to 19:30. There you will have chance to view plans and talk to the Greenways team.
Congestion Charge Consultation-Making Connections
You will have seen the flyer sent out by Anthony Browne opposing the Congestion Charge. As a reminder, there is a formal consultation that you can respond to. This is under the banner heading “Making Connections”.
Digital Voice & PSTN Switchoff
Many are not aware that all households will be moved to Digital Voice only. The old PSTN will be switched off in December 2025. This means that residents with a land line will be moved to a digital phone system. This is relatively straightforward for homes with broadband connections and your broadband provider should provide […]
Barton Village 2022 Christmas festivities
As the nights are drawing in and the evenings are getting colder, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. Following the enthusiasm for previous Christmas displays around the village, we thought it would be nice to continue the tradition this year with a new theme – the Christmas ELF or indeed ELVES. From the 1st […]
Roadside vegetation
Dear Barton residents Thanks to all this recent rain, we have noticed many of our hedges and shrubbery are bouncing back into life after the dry summer. As wonderful as this is, please be reminded that you are responsible for the maintenance of vegetation in your gardens, and particularly, ensuring that it is cut back […]
Catalytic Converter Marking
Recent thefts of Catalytic Converters have promoted local Police to organize a free CAT marking session. This is in Peterborough on Sunday 13th November between 10am and 2.30pm at Kwik Fit in Maskew Avenue, Peterborough. If you would like your vehicle to be marked, please register here. You will need to provide your name, registration […]