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
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.
Water & Sewerage
At all times:
0800 145145
Bill enquiries:
0800 919155
Electricity
At all times:
01223 440221
Supply problems:
0800 783838
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
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
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
Village News
Bin changes June 2026
New bin changes
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UK's biggest solar farm approved for east of England (Click on image for larger version)
Proposed Solar Farm
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Millstone Park Housing Development
(350 new homes)
Linden Homes
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Planning Docs
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Council plays down
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BBC News
More than 400 people dispersed from illegal rave
Police seize equipment and make three arrests after coming across the event.
Study into new transport for Cambridge begins
Mayor Paul Bristow says the study is an "important step" towards a new transport system.
Wildlife trust closes site due to issues with dogs
A wildlife trust says its nature reserves are not a "dog exercise yard".
New bus route being redone due to 'larger buses'
A developer says parts of a bus-only route are being widened so buses can pass each other.
Cambridge must find ways to 'change it up' - Ball
Cambridge United midfielder Dom Ball says they must find creative ways to unlock packed defences as they look to secure automatic promotion.
Is Vicky the world's fastest pea pod?
Wearing a pea suit, Vicky Knight bids to break a record for a runner dressed as a vegetable.
Your Voice – on your local BBC
Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.
Man returns to half marathon after cardiac arrest
George Collyer says he collapsed and was given CPR by another runner during the race in 2024.
Blossoms to symbolise kindness of Covid volunteers
Council says the trees will be a "poignant reminder", as a national day of reflection takes place.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Huntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands.
The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley
The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village.
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