Local Transport and Connectivity Plan
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has another formal transport consultation in the pipeline for early next year, and at the moment is seeking views from residents in a less formal consultation as it develops a new local transport plan. Visit the website to find out more. Ian Sollom SCDC
Local Plan Consultation
South Cambs News Consultation on the draft proposals for the local plan went live at the beginning of November and runs until 5 pm on 13th December. There’s lots of information in the consultation documentation, but we hope it has been laid out in a way that is easy to navigate. It can be accessed […]
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 […]