A COUNCIL has announced its services for residents over the Christmas holiday.

All Easington District Council and East Durham Homes offices will close at noon today and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2.

The following emergency telephone numbers have been issued for residents throughout the period:

* Care services - 0191-527-1089

* Emergency homelessness - 0191-527-1089

* East Durham Homes emergency repairs - 0800-0320835

* Gas leak - Transco 0800- 111999

* Water leak - Northumbrian Water 0845-7171100

* Electricity supply problems - NEDL 0845 870 7172

Throughout Christmas week, bins will be emptied 24 hours later than usual, so bins due to be collected on Tuesday, will be emptied on Wednesday.

There will be no collection service for bulky household items between Christmas Day and Friday, January 5.