Getting things done in Huntingdonshire
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The following are contact details for getting things done in Huntingdonshire. In addition to contacting the relevant organisation, you may also want to contact your District or County Councillor. These are listed here:
District Councillors for Huntingdonshire.
County Councillors for Huntingdonshire.
- Abandoned Cars. Huntingdonshire District Council is responsible for removal of abandoned vehicles. To report an abandoned vehicle, phone 01480 388388. The vehicle will be assessed by a Council Officer, and if considered abandoned, will be removed as soon as is reasonably practical.
- Ambulances. Dial 999 for an ambulance only if the answer is Yes to at least one of these questions: Does the condition look life threatening? Will the condition get worse if the person is moved? Does the person need the specialist skills of paramedics?
- Anti Social Behaviour. Anti social behaviour should be reported to Cambridgeshire Constabulary, using their non-emergency telephone number: 0845 456 456 4. Dial 999 only if lives are at risk or serious crime is happening and the criminal is still at the scene or nearby.
- Bus Passes. Huntingdonshire District Council deals with free bus passes, which are available to those over 60 and those with disabilities. Details on how to obtain a bus pass are here. Or phone 01354 654321.
- Crime. Minor crimes should be reported to Cambridgeshire Constabulary, using their non-emergency telephone number: 0845 456 456 4. Dial 999 only if lives are at risk or serious crime is happening and the criminal is still at the scene or nearby.
- Dog Fouling. If a pavement or verge is badly fouled the District Council Dog Wardens can arrange for a member of the team to visit and clear up the mess. You can report the problem to the Dog Warden unit on 01480 388266.
- Flooding. The Environment Agency provides advice at its website on flood warnings and dealing with flooding. Flood warnings are available on the Floodline 0845 988 1188.
- Fly Tipping. Cambridgeshire County Council publishes a guide to dealing with fly tipping. You should also contact the Environment Agency if there is a risk of pollution to water, soil or air.
- Furniture Disposal. Huntingdonshire District Council offers a bulky collection service for items of household furniture, and white goods such as washing machines and cookers. For this service, for which there is a charge, phone 01480 388640.
- Graffiti. Huntingdonshire District Council offers a free service for removing graffiti from public and private property. Graffiti can be reported by contacting 01480 388640.
- Gypsies and Travellers. Huntingdonshire District Council directs residents for advice about gypsies and travellers to the Cambridgeshire County Council website. The County Council Traveller Liaison Officer can be contacted on 01223 699148.
- Household Waste Bins. Household waste bins and boxes, including extra bins for large households, can be ordered online at Huntingdonshire District Council on by phone on 01480 388640 .
- Illegal Parking. Illegal parking should be reported to Cambridgeshire Constabulary, using their non-emergency telephone number: 0845 456 456 4.
- Litter. Huntingdonshire District Council is responsible for removal of street litter. Litter can be reported to 01480 388640.
- Noise Nuisance. Huntingdonshire District Council is responsible for dealing with noise complaints. If you are troubled by noise during the day you can contact the Council's Environmental Health Officers on 01480 388388.
- Overflowing Drains. Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for road drainage. Flooding or standing water on the highway can be reported on 0845 045 5212.
- Overflowing Recycling Bins. Huntingdonshire District Council is responsible for household waste recylcling points. To report overflowing recycling bins, phone 01480 388640.
- Pest and Vermin Control. Huntingdonshire District Council offers a pest control treatment service, for which there is a charge. Contact 01480 388319.
- Roads and Pavements. Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for the maintenance of roads and footpaths, including repair of potholes, provision of dropped kerbs, weed control, clearing mud and spillages on roads, and signs and bollards. Defects can be reported on 0845 045 5212.
- Speed Limits. Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for setting speed limits. Proposals for changes in speed limits should be submitted to the Traffic Management department on 0845 045 5212.
- Street Lights. Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for street lights. It provides a form on its website for reporting faulty street lights. Alternatively they may be reported on Freephone 0800 253529.
- Tree Felling. Huntingdonshire District Council is responsible for the protection of trees. Its website provides advice on works to trees, hazardous trees, and protected trees. Contact the tree team on 01480 388388.
- Vandalism. Vandalism and other minor crimes should be reported to Cambridgeshire Constabulary, using their non-emergency telephone number: 0845 456 456 4. Dial 999 only if lives are at risk or serious crime is happening and the criminal is still at the scene or nearby.
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