East West Rail Update
Parish News Local Representatives Groups have been set up by East West Rail EWR). There are 17 altogether. Barton is in a group with Barrington, Haslingfield, Harlton and Coton. Councillor Andy Martin is representing Barton on this group. Meetings will be held quarterly with two or three topics discussed at each meeting. The first one […]
Assistance for those affected by the war in Ukraine – 3 March 2022
Assistance for those affected by the war in Ukraine – 3 March 2022 Dear volunteer coordinators, parish councillors and Members As we watch the terrible events in Ukraine unfold, our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine. The horrors of war, as shown in the photographs and videos on the news media, is impossible […]
Zero Carbon Initiative
Dear All, I am very pleased to be able to share the Spring 2022 issue of the Zero Carbon Communities Newsletter. This edition features a spotlight on Biodiversity, including the Local Nature Recovery Toolkit, the Biodiversity SPD and sharing funding available. It provides information on funding for Community Led planning so that you can […]
GCP Parking Issues
Parking issues in Cambridge Reminder and corrected email address Good morning, The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has launched a period of public engagement on parking issues in Cambridge. The engagement period will close at midday on Monday 21 March 2022. If you have any questions about the process, please contact us at (please note corrected […]
Jubilee Bunting
Barton Jubilee Hi all, get your crafty hats on and decorate an A4 piece of material (supplied with suggestions) which will be made up into bunting for our village Jubilee celebrations on 4th June 2022. For material, email: moc.liamg@22ynnejteragram, or collect from Barton Village Stores (Post Office). Please return all decorated pennants by Saturday 7th May […]
Save the date: Barton village is hosting a ‘Party on the Rec’ in celebration of the Queens Platinum Jubilee on the 4th June 2022
As the summertime begins to draw closer, there is a lot to look forward to in Barton as we look to marking the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this coming June. All villagers are warmly invited to come and join with friends to celebrate the occasion on the village recreation ground from 1pm on […]
Barton Bowls Club, Come and Try
Barton Bowls Club Have you thought about playing bowls? Come along to one of the try out sessions at Barton Bowls Club based at the Barton Recreation Ground (see attached). Please book in advance: Open Day* Saturday 23rd April 2022, 10 am to 4 pm Open Evenings* Thursday 28th April and 5th May 2022 from […]
Cambridge Carbon Footprint News
Your local climate news and events Getting ready for spring Phew! What a busy start to the year. Here at Cambridge Carbon Footprint we’ve been doing all sorts of spadework getting ready for a busy spring full of events. Coming up we’ve got more Net Zero Now training, workshops for SMEs, collaborations with the Cambridge Festival and […]
Temporary 20 mph Going
The chicanes and 20 mph signs will be removed next week. The temporary speed limit was imposed as part of COVID measures and the temporary traffic order expires on 16 February 2022. We have submitted a bid to make the High Street and off-roads permanently 20 mph and are awaiting the out come of […]