Cambs South Magazine www.scambs.gov.uk Autumn 2019 New Zero Carbon Communities Grant See page 6 Your recycling DOES get recycled See page 20 Let’s S.C.R.A.P. fly-tipping See page 26 WIN An annual family pass to Shepreth Wildlife Park See page 46 Environment | About your Council | Recycling and waste | Health and wellbeing | Housing | Planning FREE PLASTERING & ELECTRICS Don’t move st On all orders before 31 October improve... Invest in your current property by installing the unique Guardian Home Extension The unique Guardian Home Extension, offering a complete Projects4Roofing in partnership with manufacturers Guardian, solution in 3 weeks - from foundation to completion. Kingspan, Velux and Shire offer a unique home extension. 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