Stockport Direct Centre (Fred Perry House) opening times over Christmas and New Year are as follows:
 
• Friday 23rd December 8.30-12 noon
• Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th December–  Closed
• Wednesday 28th December – 8.30am to 5.00pm
• Thursday 29th December – 8.30am to 5.00pm
• Friday 30th December – 8.30-5.00pm
• Monday  2nd January 2017 – Closed

For more information on opening hours for Council Advice Offices, please visit https://www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/local-advice-centres

The Contact Centre opening hours for the Christmas Period are as follows:

• Friday 23rd December 8.30-12 noon
• Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th December–  Closed
• Wednesday 28th December – 8.30am to 5.00pm
• Thursday 29th December – 8.30am to 5.00pm
• Friday 30th December – 8.30-4.30pm
• Monday  2nd January 2017 – Closed

Residents can check the website for the opening hours of your local library over the festive period at www.stockport.gov.uk/libraries.

The closures will not affect essential Council services. These will continue to operate over the holidays.

For bin collection information during the festive period, please check your collection calendar. Duplicates can be found at www.stockport.gov.uk/waste.
 
If anyone needs to contact the Council as a matter of emergency whilst civic buildings are closed to the public, they should phone 0161 474 5555.

Councillor Alex Ganotis, Leader of the Council said: “Please make sure you are aware of the opening times and emergency information for contacting the Council during the Christmas and New Year holidays. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year.