Useful Telephone Numbers

Our main switchboard number is 0161 912 2000.

Our telephone call centre is open Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.00pm.

However, you may wish to contact individual departments. Our most common services are listed below and are available during office hours only:

Department Number
Anti-social Behaviour 0161 912 2400
Blue Badge Disabled Badges 0161 912 2000
Building Control 0161 912 3015
Children's Information Service 0161 912 1053
Council Tax 0161 912 2220
Environmental Health 0161 912 4916
Free Meals 0161 912 3265
Housing Benefits 0161 912 2220
Housing Repairs 0800 389 7595
Planning 0161 912 3149
Registrars Office 0161 912 3026
Social Services 0161 912 5199
Waste and recycling 0161 912 4000

Out Of Hours Emergencies

In the event of an out of hours emergency involving a council property or service, please call 0161 912 2020. Our control room is open 24 hours a days, 7 days a week. Additional information is available on our Emergency Planning pages.

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