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Edinburgh City Council Info

Edinburgh City Council Information: On the phone

To call a service directly you can find the relevant phone number using our services A-Z or phone our switchboard on
0131 200 2000.

Our standard opening hours are Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 3.40pm, but see below for variations.

Frequently used service numbers

•Council house repairs (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm)
0131 200 2345, email: Repairs Direct

•Council tax information (Mon, Weds, Thurs 8.30am- 5pm; Tues 10am-5pm; Fri 08.30am-3.40pm)
0131 469 5000, email: Revenues and Benefits

•Library services (Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 9am-1pm)
0131 242 8000, email: Edinburgh Libraries

•Road, footpath and street lighting problems (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm)
0800 23 23 23, email: Clarence

•Rubbish, wheelie bins, bulky uplifts, recycling enquiries, animal health, noise issues, problems with trees or parks
(Mon-Fri 8am-8pm)
0131 529 3030, email: Bulky uplifts, Waste Services

•Social Care Direct - adults (Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5pm, Fri 8.30am-3.40pm)
0131 200 2324, email: Social Care Direct

•Social Care Direct - children and families (Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5pm, Fri 8.30am-3.40pm)
0131 200 2327, email: Social Care Direct Children and Families