A COUNCIL has advised residents about its Christmas opening hours.
Durham County Council’s customer access points in Barnard Castle, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Crook, Durham City, Seaham, Spennymoor and Stanley will all close at 12.45pm on Christmas Eve and re-open at 8.30am on Monday, January 5.
Council run leisure centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and will close early at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Library opening hours may vary, with residents advised to check times with their local branch.
Children’s centres will also close or have restricted opening times so people should again check with their local centre.
Adult day centres will remain open, except on bank holidays, while register offices will close at 12.45pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and will be closed on bank holidays.
Residents are advised that some offices operate on an appointments basis only.
For more information about the festive opening times of Durham County Council services visit durham.gov.uk/festive
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