Council services - information for the public
The council is responsible for a wide range of services. Based on the most recent guidance from the UK Government, Public Health Wales and Welsh Government some of these services may change slightly over the next few weeks.
This page will provide the most up to date information on services provided by the council. When using any of our services or planning to access any council run building please make sure you follow the latest advice from Public Health Wales around social distancing or self isolation.
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The council has already taken steps to safeguard our core services and to protect the vulnerable.
This work will continue as this health emergency develops over the coming weeks and months.
This is a fast-moving situation which means the information and advice is being frequently updated. Please continue to use the council's website to find the latest information and advice.
The Civic Centre is closed to the public and open to staff only. The Guildhall is open to staff only.
Below is a list of our main service areas, please use the relevant links to access further information:
The contact centre at the Civic Centre is now closed for face to face meetings: How to access Contact Centre services whilst the building is closed
Social Services: Coronavirus and social care updates
Schools and Learning: Coronavirus (Covid-19) school updates
Food banks: Food banks
Council tax reduction help and advice: Council Tax Reduction
Benefits advice: Coronavirus - benefits update
Childcare offer for Wales:
Information on burials and cremations: burials and cremations
Registrars - Information about registrations or ceremonies: births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships
Information about visiting our Coroner's office Coroner's office
Information about recycling, bin collections and recycling centres: recycling and rubbish
School admissions enquiries: School admissions, attendance and welfare
Lifelong Learning courses: Adult education - Lifelong learning
Governor training enquiries: Governor training and development
Family Information Service training courses: Family information service - training programme
Cultural services, museums, galleries, outdoor recreation facilities, theatres: Leisure
Swansea libraries: Libraries
Taxi licensing: Temporary changes to taxi driver and vehicle applications
Housing including Housing Options and district housing offices: Coronavirus and changes to housing services
Alcohol and entertainment licences: Alcohol and entertainment licences
Information about playgrounds and small play facilities: Parks and green spaces
Information about Swansea Mobility hire services and shop: Swansea Mobility Hire
Information about public toilets: Public toilets
Information about Building Control services: Temporary changes to Building Control services
Sources of advice and support: Further sources of advice and support
Car parking and transport: parking and transport
Caravan sites and holiday parks: Caravan and camping licence
Pest control services: Pest control
Footpaths and coast/countryside access: Footpaths and coast/countryside access
Residents parking: Renew or apply for a residents parking permit
