Anthony Browne Statement on EWR Consulation
Anthony Browne MP What we have before us today is a classic case of two steps forward, one step back. In many ways, I can already see the impact of our community’s campaigns. In particular, the news that a station to the north of Cambourne is now not only being considered but has become part […]
Ultrafast Broadband
Parish News Ultrafast broadband is being rolled out across the country with main players such as Openreach and small players such as County Broadband installing full fibre into villages nearby. Currently there is no one committed to providing full fibre in Barton. All companies need a minimum number of customers in each community for commitment. […]
EWR Consultation Open
East West Rail News Today we are launching the next stage of public consultation on the East West Rail Project. The comments and ideas received will feed into the design, construction and operation of this once in a generation opportunity to provide frequent, fast and reliable rail links for communities between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge, connecting people with the things that […]
South Cambridgeshire District Council News As the Government’s cautious road-map out of lockdown continues, people’s health, safety and wellbeing remain of paramount importance. While infection and death rates are decreasing, transmission of Coronavirus is still an extremely serious threat and we all have a role to play in doing our utmost to stop its spread. […]
Recreation Ground Car Park Extended Opening
Parish News From 1st April 2021, the Recreation Ground Car Park will be open earlier in the morning and later in the evening. Opening: 7:30 am Closing: 9:00 pm Visitors to Barton are encouraged to park here to avoid on-street parking congestion.
East West Rail and Mayoral Candidates
Parish News Eversden EWR working group has been collaborating with the Eversdens’ parish council to create an online event with the three candidates standing for election as Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough on Wednesday 7 April 2021, between 19:00 – 20:30. The focus of the event will be on the East West Rail project and […]
School Lane Temporary Closures
School News As part of the School Streets project, Cambridgeshire County Council have implemented a scheme to temporarily close School Lane during drop off and pick up beginning next term from Monday 12th April 2021. The scheme is for the safety of children and parents. Letters have been sent by CCC to residents and to […]
Easter Egg Hunt Reminder
Parish Council News The lovely residents of Barton have come together again, this time in celebration of Spring, with an Easter Egg Hunt! From 2nd to 11th April, there will be 11 giant decorated eggs hidden all around the village with a mystery message to solve: so hop to it and get cracking! The Easter […]
New Notice Board
Parish News There is a new Barton Parish Council notice board. The old board has been refurbished and can now be used by the public for advertising. The old and new are side-by-side next to the post box in the village centre. Thanks to John Boocock for his expert digging skills and planned ground works. […]