Arrangements and working hours during Easter
Emergency Social Care services out of hours
You should contact the out of hours team in emergencies on evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Out of hours services will be operational 24/7 throughout the Easter weekend.
0800 731 6969 / 00441315538286 (from outside UK).
Free parking
On Monday 21 April, you can park for free in public parking bays and on single yellow lines.
Waste services
There will be no changes to refuse collection or disposal over Easter.
Emergency housing
if you need any emergency housing on an evening, weekend or public holiday call our out of hours service on 0800 032 5968.
Registrars
Registrar offices will be closed on
- Friday 18 April
- Monday 21 April.
In an emergency call 0131 200 2000.
Libraries
Libraries will be closed on
- Friday 18 April
- Monday 21 April
Your Library is always open online to .
Public toilets
There are no expected changes to public toilets over the Easter weekend. Please check public toilet opening times .
Burials and cremation
Our crematorium will be open on Friday 18 April but the office will be closed. On Monday 21 April our crematorium will be closed. If you need emergency advice on burials during Easter call 0131 200 2000
Museums and galleries
There will be no changes to opening hours over Easter for museums and galleries. However, the Nelson Monument remains closed until late June due to the ongoing refurbishment works.
Other emergencies / out of hours
All other Council emergencies: 0131 200 2000 / 0800 0325968.
: 0131 200 2000.
Antisocial noise from neighbours: 101.
Other useful numbers
Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
Floodline: 0345 988 1188
Electricity: 0800 40 40 90
Gas leaks: 0800 111 999
NHS24: 111
Power cut to your area: 105
Scottish Water: 0800 0778 778
The Samaritans: 116 123
Women's Aid: 0800 027 1234