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Leicester City Council

The council can be contacted on0116 454 1000

for general enquiries

Other main departments:

Environment including Noise Nuisance 0116 454 1001

Waste Management inc Bulky Waste 0116 454 1002

Parks & Green Spaces 0116 454 1003

Social Care & Safeguarding0116 454 1004

Council Tax & Business rates0116 454 1005

Housing Benefits 0116 454 1006

Tenants Advice & repairs 0116 454 1007

Housing options 0116 454 1008

Education & Schools0116 454 1009

Employment services centre 0116 454 1010

Automated switchboard 0116 454 1011

Automated payments 0116 454 1012

Other contact numbers can be found at:

www.leicester.gov.uk/contact-us

Alcoholics Anonymous0845 769 7555

Gingerbread0808 802 0925

NSPCC 0808 800 5000

SAFE 0300 123 0918

Shelter0808 800 4444

Citizens Advice03444 111 444

Alzheimers Society0300 222 1122

Mind info line 0300 123 3393

Missing People116 000

National Debtline0808 808 4000

AGE UK0800 169 6565

Stroke Association 0303 3033100

Money Advice Service0300 500 5000

Samaritans (FREE call) 116 123

GasEmergency (Leaks and Smell of Gas)

0800 111 999

Electricity

Power Cuts Number 0800 6783 105

Water Emergency 0800 783 4444

Medical

999 is the telephone number you should call when you need emergency medical assistance following a serious accident, illness or injury - for example, in the event of traumatic blood loss, chest pain or loss of consciousness.

For other medical emergencies either consult your local Doctor, Pharmacist or NHS111

Leicester Medical Group 0116 283 7825

Saffron Health0116 244 0888

The Surgery0116 367 0012

Pharmacies are available on Saffron Lane and Aylestone Road

Fire

If a person's life or property is in danger, it is appropriate to dial 999. Give full details of the situation to the control operator and they will decide whether or not it is a proper emergency and if firefighters should attend.

Police

You should only ring the 999 system if there is a direct and immediate threat to life / limb or to property.

For non emergency calls you should dial 101 or you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111