The Council's emergency telephone number is 01942 404040 and is for use outside office hours in genuine emergencies concerning drainage, flooding, street lighting, building and electrical repairs, highways.
For emergency repairs to council houses call 01942 705040.
Other Emergencies
- For out of hours Adult services emergencies ring 0161 834 2436.
- For gas emergencies ring National Grid on 0800 111 999.
- For electricity emergencies, ring United Utilities on 0800 195 4141.
- For water emergencies ring United Utilities:
- No water supply or discoloured water - 0845 746 2200.
- Problems with drains and sewers - 0845 602 0406
- Pollution - 0800 0151 230
- Leaks - 0800 330 033
- To contact Greater Manchester Police ring 0161 872 5050
- For fire, police, ambulance emergencies ring 999 or 112.
