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
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BBC News
NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
No extra enforcement plan for village's 20mph limit
Harston is one of 11 Cambridgeshire villages where 20mph speed restrictions are approved.
Kidney cancer microscope cuts patient waits
A new use for a confocal microscope is hailed as a "UK first" at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Code club building skills for AI generation
The educational charity says all children should have the opportunity to understand technology, no matter what their background.
New Muslim cemetery plans recommended for refusal
Three local villages object to the proposal claiming it is too big and religiously exclusive.
New housing development plans for village
Fenland District Council is considering the plans.
Boy, 10, seriously injured in two-car crash
Cambridgeshire Police say an investigation has been launched.
Public car park could be lost in housing plan
The council says replacing the car park is not viable at the brownfield site.
Lab research could help make blood stem cells
The studies mark a significant step towards future regenerative therapies, say researchers.
Family left homeless after e-scooter catches fire
Firefighters are urging people to remain vigilant when charging batteries.
Angelina Ballerina artist's works on show
An exhibition will feature some unseen photography and sculpture as well as the favourites.

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