Out of hours emergency contacts
If, due to an emergency, you urgently need one of our Council services outside our normal opening times, please contact us on our emergency hotlines. The numbers are:
| Type of service required |
Out of hours telephone number |
|---|---|
| Council house repairs | 01709 336009 |
| Housing emergencies | 07748 143170 |
| Social Services - Children and Adults | 01709 336080 |
| Winter Gritting | 07748 143037 |
| Highways and Sewerage | 07748 760480 |
| Emergency Tree Service | 07970 101650 |
| Neighbourhood Services (formerly Environmental Health) |
01709 823114 |
| Stray Dogs | 01709 364689 |
If you wish to contact the Council by minicom please call 01709 823536.
Emergency numbers for other agencies
| Utilities | Telephone number |
|---|---|
| Power lines or pylons down | 0800 1690719 |
| Gas leaks | 0800 111999 |
| Water | 0845 1242424 |
| Electricity | 0800 375675 |
| Environmental agency | Telephone number |
|---|---|
| Flood line | 0845 9881188 |
| Emergency Hotline | 0800 807060 |
| Health services | Telephone number |
|---|---|
| NHS Direct | 0845 4647 |
| Age Concern | 01946 695555 |