Public Utilities
Gas
To report a gas or carbon monoxide emergency, or if a pipeline is struck (even if no gas leak has occurred) call the National Gas Emergency Service 24 hours a day on 0800 111 999 (calls are recorded and may be monitored).
0800 111999
0800 111999
General Recycling
Fortnightly service for newspapers, tins and bottles collected from roadside. For information:
01353 863864
Milton Recycling Centre, Butts Lane, Milton:
01223 860674
Bins for bottles (glass and plastic), cans, paper & clothes at Burwell: Village College & Ex-service Club Bins for plastic bottles at Tan House Lane Garden / vegetable / wood waste: Burwell Allotments Shredder Plastics / clothes / bottles: Tesco Supermarkets.
01353 863864
Milton Recycling Centre, Butts Lane, Milton:
01223 860674
Bins for bottles (glass and plastic), cans, paper & clothes at Burwell: Village College & Ex-service Club Bins for plastic bottles at Tan House Lane Garden / vegetable / wood waste: Burwell Allotments Shredder Plastics / clothes / bottles: Tesco Supermarkets.
Water & Sewerage
Electricity
Energy Conservation
Insulate your home to save money and reduce CO2 emmisions. Arrange a no obligation survey of your home.
Contact: HEAT Cambridgeshire Scheme:
08000930450
ECDC Energy Conservation Officer:
01353 616251
08000930450
ECDC Energy Conservation Officer:
01353 616251
Power cut?
Working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to keep your lights on but sometimes faults occur.
0800 3163105 (From Landline)
03333232105 (From Mobile)
Web
Text POWER and your postcode to 80876
0800 3163105 (From Landline)
03333232105 (From Mobile)
Web
Text POWER and your postcode to 80876
Refuse / Recycling
Check Dates by Postcode/Address
Normal weekly collection on Thursdays or Fridays Large articles can be collected free of charge (not bathroom or kitchen fittings):
01353863864
Events
Action
Weapons
Amnesty Week
From 19th May 2025
Policing East Cambs
Amnesty Week
From 19th May 2025
Médecins Sans Frontières
MSF Web Site
Area Photos
Village News
UK's biggest solar farm approved for east of England (Click on image for larger version)
Latest Proposals
Project and
Current Status
Latest Proposals
Project and
Current Status
Millstone Park Housing Development
(350 new homes)
Linden Homes
Web Site
Planning Docs
This Land
Councillors
Express Concerns
(350 new homes)
Linden Homes
Web Site
Planning Docs
This Land
Councillors
Express Concerns
BBC News
University college to stop arms company investmentThe decision comes after students took part in demonstrations and protests last year.
Human bones found by member of publicPolice put a cordon in place and say they are making inquiries.
County council leader confirmed for second termThe Lib Dem councillor for Cambourne has been confirmed as the county council leader for a second term.
Knife-wielding robber jailed after taxi attackCambridgeshire Police says the driver thought he was going to be stabbed to death by Adam McDonnell.
Police seize more than 70 e-scooters and e-bikesMost riders stopped during a three-day crackdown were under 18 and one was aged eight, police say.
Cows get GPS collars to stop them falling into riverA council says two to four fall into the water in a city centre during grazing season each year.
Kitten stuck a week in pipe and cellar is rescuedLittle William evades capture for days in a protracted community effort to save him.
Barrett joins Cambridge as assistant boss Cambridge United appoint former Southend United and Bristol Rovers defender Adam Barrett as assistant head coach.
Support for relief road to ease town trafficA 15-minute journey could sometimes take 45 minutes - a "ridiculous" situation, says one resident.
Sewage plant objectors drop judicial review planAnglian Water is replacing its current facility near Milton with a new plant close to Horningsea.
Teen boxer punches down barriers for England debutJerry-Mike will represent England at a tri-nations boxing event.