Greater Cambridge Partnership Transport Plans
Parish News There was a zoom presentation on 16 November 2021 by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) to explain the plans for transport from the west into Cambridge. Please visit the GCP website and have a look at the documents for details. As you may be aware, the new Mayor is pushing for a dramatic […]
Barton Parish Clerk Vacancy
Reminder of vacancy for the position of Parish Clerk. Please see the previous post for details.
Reminder Bonfires
The Parish Council continues to receive complaints about bonfires from many residents, not just because it is unpleasant and increasing the air pollution in the village, but also that it is seriously affecting those with respiratory problems. If you are concerned or affected by this, please call the Environment Agency’s emergency incident line on 0800 […]
Warning After Spate of Burglaries
Dear Subscribers, We’re urging residents to be vigilant, review their home security and look out for any suspicious activity following a string of burglaries across the south of Cambridgeshire. Since the weekend the force has received reports of burglaries spiking in Cambourne, Sawston and Trumpington as well as nearby villages. Where thieves have been successful in breaking […]
Car Park Entrance
Parish News The car park entrance is in a bad state with potholes appearing every so often. Rather than spend time, effort and money on patched repairs, the Parish Council has decided to put in place a more substantial entrance apron of block pavers. We would like to start the work as soon as possible […]
COVID Community Update & Support Funds
COVID community update – 11 November 2021 Household Support Fund The Government recently announced a new Household Support Fund that runs until 31 March 2022. The Fund is designed to support those most in need over the winter months. Last year there was a Winter Support Fund. This scheme is similar. Cambridgeshire County Council […]
Theft in Barton
Neighbourhood Watch Dear Residents, There has recently been a theft from a property in Barton which backs on to open fields. The thieves took all electric fencing and batteries, as well as causing damage to gates by cutting padlocks etc. Please ensure your property is as safe as it can be and be aware of […]
COVID Update
COVID community update – 4 November 2021 Dear volunteer coordinators and Parish Councillors You have hopefully seen the news this week that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been granted Enhanced Response Area status by the Government for five weeks from 1 November. This is welcomed by local Public Health colleagues and should mean that additional resources are available […]
GCP Upcoming Consultations
Cambridge Eastern Access and Making Connections consultations The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) will shortly be launching two public consultations on proposals to help people move around the area more easily and sustainably. The Cambridge Eastern Access consultation will ask for views on proposals for cycling and walking improvements on Newmarket Road, while the ‘Making Connections’ […]