There will be several changes to opening hours of council services over the Christmas period; all of which are on the Council’s our website here. Some of the main changes are detailed below:

• The Oldham Council switchboard will be closed from 4pm on Friday 24 December, and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 4 January
• The Contact Centre phone lines will close from 4pm on Friday 24 December but re-open on Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 and Friday 31 December, 9am–3pm for anyone wanting to report missed bins, fly tipping and street cleansing. People can also report these online as normal.

• Report a missed bin collection
• Report a street cleansing issue
• Report fly tipping

All phone lines will fully reopen at 9am on Tuesday 4 January.

• For out of hours emergency social services enquiries, people can call 0161 770 6936
• Our First Response team is available in an emergency on 0161 770 2222
• Our Helpline is open on 0161 770 7007 for those concerned about their wellbeing, who are struggling financially, or who need food over Christmas. Opening times are Friday 24 December 9am–12noon; Wednesday 29 December 10am – 1pm; Thursday 30 December 10am – 1pm and Friday 31 December 9am–12noon.