Halloween Night
Dear subscriber, With Halloween just a few days away we’re urging trick-or-treaters to respect their neighbours. October 31 is traditionally a night of fun and frolics with children dressed up as ghosts, witches and assorted monsters knocking on doors saying ‘Trick or Treat’. While many householders are happy to hand over sweets or other presents […]
Greater Cambridge Local Plan
Greater Cambridge Local Plan – First Proposals For those interested in what planners are thinking about in the coming years, there is a website being set up to explain the detail of the Greater Cambridge Local Plan. Go and have a look! Below is the introduction: Greater Cambridge has a strong and nationally important economy. […]
Annual Parish Meeting
The annual parish meeting was held last night (Thursday) at the village hall. About 20 residents attended. Our County Councillor, Michael Atkins, give an update on CC matters. Of concern is the increase in COVID cases in Cambridgeshire. We would encourage residents to continue wearing face masks when in public indoor spaces and maintain good […]
Drug Activity
Last week police in Cambridgeshire arrested 22 people and seized drugs, cash and weapons as part of a crack down on county lines drug dealing and exploitation. The national intensification week took place between 11 and 18 October and saw officers execute 12 warrants and intercept vehicles potentially involved in county lines activity. Four drug dealing […]
Christmas Advent Calendar
Dear Barton Residents, Following on from the success of last year’s Twelve Days of Christmas, this year we thought we would co-ordinate an Advent Calendar around the village. We are looking for 24 volunteers to create a scene as part of a village wide Advent Calendar. Volunteers will be allocated a number on a first […]
Annual Parish Meeting
Parish News Reminder that the Annual Parish Meeting is Thursday evening 21st October at the Village Hall. 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm start. Agenda is posted on both the notice boards and the web. All welcome.
Bonfires & Noxious Smoke
Parish News There have been several incidences of noxious smoke over the village in the last few months. The Parish Council has received complaints 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. We have spoken […]
OxCam Arc spatial framework consultation
Apologies for the late notice, the Parish Council has just been notified of the OxCam Arc spatial framework consultation process. The government is currently consulting on “Creating a vision for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc”. This government initiative has the potential to affect any parish within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. For information, the link to the Vision consultation is […]
Roundabout Restoration
On Saturday 18th September 2021, the restored roundabout was officially “open for business”. Many thanks to John Boocock and David Hodge for working on this challenging project and restoring the roundabout to its former glory. In addition, the ground has been levelled and reinforced with matting. Background In 1953, for the Queen’s coronation, a range […]