EWR Haslingfield Drop-in
East West Rail (EWR) drop-in session that was postponed twice this summer will now take place in Haslingfield on Wednesday 12th October from 2 pm to 8 pm. The location is now: Haslingfield Methodist Church High Street Haslingfield CB23 1JW
20 mph in Barton Consultation
We plan to introduce 20 mph on roads in the centre of Barton. This follows on from the public engagement two years ago. The 20 mph zone will include High Street and off roads, part of Comberton Road and New Road (village centre) to include Kings Grove and School Lane. 20 mph was trailed on […]
The Hoops Opening
“The Hoops is reopening!! With new landlord Neil Kirkland opening the doors, hopefully on Friday the 30th September at 2 pm. He and a team of family and friends have been working hard to clean, tidy and refresh the pub whilst keeping its old charm. The Hoops has always been a hub of the community […]
18 Bus Route Ends
You have probably heard about Stagecoach cancelling various bus routes in Cambridgeshire. This includes our 18 bus service. This is going to impact many our village and surrounding communities. A resident in Bourne has set up a petition to sign. We would also encourage lobbying our local politicians including MP, County Councillor, District Councillor and […]
Books of Condolence and Floral Tributes
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022 You may wish to sign the book of condolence at St Peter’s Church or place floral tributes at the Queen’s oak on the recreation ground.
Community Pass Wimpole
I am writing to you about an exciting new initiative recently launched by the Wimpole Estate, a National Trust property in Cambridgeshire. They are offering local community groups free admission to the estate and its facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to encourage creativity and connection with nature. Polly Ingham-Watts, the General Manager of Wimpole Hall, […]
Time to Trim Hedges
Please trim your road-side hedge back to your property boundary. There has been a spurt in growth of brambles and these need to be cut back to allow safe use of pavements for pedestrians. As a guide, hedges use be trimmed back to expose the full width of the pavement, be in line with street […]
Parking on Pavements
The Parish Council has received complaints again about parking on pavements. Can we remind the public that driving a car onto a pavement is illegal and that cars should be parked on the road. Pavement blocking is a major headache for pedestrians, disabled and families with prams and pushchairs. We know that people think that […]
Barton Bowls Hosting C&D Championship
Saturday 10th September Barton Bowls Club is hosting the annual Cambridgeshire and District Bowls Championship on Saturday 10th September 2022. Players and spectators will be coming from all over the county to play and watch. The recreation ground car park and High Street are likely to be very busy. On the day the Bowls Club […]