Don’t let burglars ruin your holiday
We are asking people to consider home security ahead of a peak in holidays over the summer months. According to research 77 percent of adults are planning a summer holiday meaning there is likely to be an increase in unoccupied properties in the county. While we are seeing a 19 percent reduction in burglary this […]
Barton Road (A603) Work Schedule
I am getting in touch to update you on the latest developments regarding our works on Barton Road (A603). We will shortly be starting works to widen and improve the existing walking and cycling path. The works will extend from the A603/M11 roundabout up to approximately the Barton Road lay-by closest to the city […]
Barton Businesses on Visit South Cambs
Barton Parish Council has been proactive in promoting Barton and Barton businesses. The Hoops, Barton Village Store and Conkers Cafe are now featured on the Visit South Cambs website. You can view the Barton page by clicking on this link.
Incident with BB Gun
Thursday evening (3 July 2025) at about 20:20. We had a report of an incident that a resident has been fired at with a BB gun. The matter has been reported to the police. Residents are requested to to be alert and to report any suspicious activity. Contacts for Local Police Report a Crime. Telephone […]
Deadline for Public Meeting Comments: Greenways Crossing
Following the Public Meeting on Tuesday 1st July we asked for any further comments. If you have not responded and wish to do so the deadline is Monday 14th July. Please send to the clerk. Just a reminder that the discussion was around the type of crossing at Kings Grove/Burwash Manor area of New […]
Reminder St Peter’s Church Fete 28 June 2025
St Peter’s Church Fete will take place on 28th June 2025 on School Lane in the Village Hall and School Playground. “There will be music to enjoy throughout the afternoon with Live Saxaphone playing, organ music and a choir of children from Barton school lead by Revd. Claire Robertson. The children will also be giving […]
FOBS Summer Fair Barton School
Friends of Barton School are hosting our Summer Fair on Saturday 12th July from 12-4pm. There is lots of fun to be had with stalls, a children’s entertainer, a band, games, food and drink and ice cream. We are looking for stallholders! Do you have a business to advertise, arts, clothes, gift, plants, crafts or […]
Important Meeting Barton Greenways
Greater Cambridge Partnership Presentation by Jonathan Camp Senior Project Manager (Barton Greenways) There will be a meeting at Barton Village Hall at 6:30 pm on Tuesday 1st July 2025, before the full Parish Council Meeting at 7:30 pm. We will have a presentation by Jonathan Camp of the GCP. Jonathan will discuss the area at […]
Volunteers Wanted to Help CRT
Volunteer Opportunity: Help Support Wildlife-Friendly Grazing at Lark Rise Farm The Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT) is seeking volunteers to support a new conservation grazing initiative at Lark Rise Farm, near Barton. A flock of hardy Hebridean sheep has just arrived on the farm to help manage and restore species-rich grasslands. Their grazing plays a vital […]