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Barton Road Greenway – update on diversion

GCP had originally planned for their overnight works starting the w/c 11 August to be carried out under temporary traffic lights. They have since been informed they can carry out these works as overnight road closures. This is a positive step for the deliverability of the project as a road closure will enable them to deliver the overall programme in a more efficient manner. The times for the closure will be 8pm-6am each night. The road will be reopened to two-way traffic in the day, with a speed restriction and temporary traffic lights in place to enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross at specific locations (push button lights).

The diversion route for these closures will be the same as advised in their previous correspondence (see earlier notice below). As a reminder, the official diversion route will be Cambridge Road (A603) – Ermine Way (A1198) – Old N Road (A1198)– A505 – A10 – Hauxton Road – High Street – Trumpington Road (A1134) – The Fen Causeway (A1134) – Newnham Road (A603) – Barton Road (A603).

Following their enabling works taking place, they will formally begin from w/c Monday 1 September for approximately 18 weeks to widen and improve the walking and cycling path that runs alongside Barton Road. The works will be carried out as outlined previously. 

GCP say they would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and would like to assure you they are working hard to ensure they can deliver their works as quickly as possible.

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Grantchester Cricket next match – Wednesday

We’re delighted to share that Grantchester Cricket Club’s next fixture of the 2025 season will take place this Wednesday, 30th July, as we welcome our visiting friends from Waresley Cricket Club.

The match will be played at our beautiful home ground, Spring Lane Meadow, Grantchester—a perfect setting for a relaxed and sociable evening of cricket.
Set-up begins at 5:00pm, with the first ball due at 5:30pm.

Our playing XI for the evening is:
J. Anderson, Fe. Wilson, R. Milson, B. O’Connor, A. Lovett, L. Mannion Myles, C. Morrison, S. Ludford, A. Harvey, S. Arumugam, G. D’Oyly, B. Foster

We warmly welcome all members, families, and friends to come along, bring a deckchair or a picnic, and enjoy what promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening of cricket and camaraderie.

If you’re available to assist with scoring or umpiring, your support would be greatly appreciated—please do get in touch.

With best wishes,
Dan Wansell
Club Secretary
Grantchester Cricket Club

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Barton Road Greenway Work

GCP have been in touch to update us on the latest developments on the Barton Greenway.

They will shortly be starting works on Barton Road (A603) 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 centre. Their contractor, M Group (formerly Milestone Infrastructure), has already constructed a temporary off-road path which will enable them to safely divert pedestrians and cyclists while the main path is closed.

Enabling works along Barton Road will begin from w/c Monday 11 August for three weeks. The works will be carried out overnight between 8pm-6am. During this time, temporary traffic lights will be in place to maintain traffic flow. Each morning the road will be reinstated to two lanes.

Works will then formally begin from w/c Monday 1 September for approximately 15 weeks to widen and improve the walking and cycling path that runs alongside Barton Road. Upon completion of the main works, there will be a three-week demobilization period, where they will remove the site compound from the layby and remove the temporary path, taking the total programme of works to approximately 21 weeks.

The works will be carried out during off-peak hours from 8pm-6am with a nighttime road closure and diversion route in place. The official diversion route will be Cambridge Road (A603) – Ermine Way (A1198) – Old N Road (A1198)– A505 – A10 – Hauxton Road – High Street – Trumpington Road (A1134) – The Fen Causeway (A1134) – Newnham Road (A603) – Barton Road (A603). During the day, the road will be re-opened with a speed restriction and temporary traffic lights in place to enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross at specific locations (push button lights). The diversion route has been selected so that it is suitable for all vehicles, including HGVs, along roads that are designed for higher volumes of traffic to ensure vehicles are able to flow freely.

While they are undertaking the works, they will close one lane on the A603/M11 roundabout. This is to ensure speeds are in line with the temporary 30mph limit on Barton Road and to facilitate access to one of the site compounds located just off the roundabout. By having their compound off the carriageway, this enables them to minimise their works impact to users of Barton Road and ensure the road is kept open during the day.

There are three ways to keep up to date with works on Barton Road:

  1. Sign up for the GCP monthly greenways newsletters at www.greatercambridge.org.uk/email-updates (select ‘Greenways’)
  2. Visit the Barton Greenway web page: www.greatercambridge.org.uk/barton-greenway
  3. Contact M Group if you have any concerns or questions during the construction of the scheme. You can emailGreenways@milestoneinfra.co.uk or call the 24-hour phone line 0800 028 1363
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Grantchester Parish Council by-election

An election was requested for the two vacancies on Grantchester Parish Council.  One candidate was elected unopposed. 

No nomination was received for the second vacancy and so a new by-election will be held to fill said vacancy.  A by-election will now be held for the remaining vacancy on 28 August. 

Nominations open on 23 July and close at 4pm on 31 July. Nomination papers must be hand delivered to the elections team at the Cambourne Offices. The office is open 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Nomination papers can be downloaded from the Electoral Commission website. If you are interested in becoming a candidate and have any questions please email elections@scambs.gov.uk 

Should more than one candidate come forward a poll will be held. 

The deadline to register to vote will be 11 August.

The deadline to apply for a postal vote or cancel an existing postal vote will be 5pm on 12 August.

The deadline to apply for a proxy vote or a voter authority certificate will be 5pm on 19 August. 

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Annual 10k and 3k runs – a message from the Cricket Club:

We are pleased to announce that the much-loved Grantchester Charity 10k and 3k Run will take place on Sunday 28th September 2025, commencing at 10:30am in the beautiful surroundings of Cantelupe Farm, Grantchester (CB3 9ND).

Organised by Grantchester Cricket Club, this event has long been recognised as the prettiest and friendliest run in Cambridgeshire. It will support two vital causes: ACT (Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust) and Maggie’s Centre Cambridge.

We warmly encourage you to participate—whether by running the 10k or 3k, volunteering your assistance on the day, or supporting from the sidelines. Runners will receive medals and post-run refreshments, and there will be special edition T-shirts available for purchase (£10.50 + fee).

👉 Registration is now open at:www.Grantchester10k.org

With the support of the Cambridge Independent, and convenient parking nearby, we look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be another memorable and uplifting community event.

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