Council services - information for the public
The council is responsible for a wide range of services.
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.
The Civic Centre is closed to the public unless you have an appointment, and open for staff. 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: Coronavirus Childcare Assistance scheme (pre-school children)
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
Governor training enquiries: Governor training and development
Family Information Service training courses: Training and Grant Officer
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 area housing offices: Coronavirus and changes to housing services
Alcohol and entertainment licences: Coronavirus updates for alcohol and entertainment licences
Information about playgrounds and small play facilities: Parks
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: Search for 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: Residents parking permit