Interpretation and translation

If English is not your first language and you need to talk to someone in the council about one or more of our services, we can provide you with an interpreter to help you with your enquiry.

Please call one of the numbers below and let the person answering the telephone know what language you speak and if you need an interpreter.

  • Housing enquiries - 0113 398 4701.
  • Housing repairs - 0113 398 4704
  • Social Services - 0113 222 4401
  • Complaints about the council - 0113 222 4405
  • Anti-social behaviour - 0113 2224402

The opening times for the above services are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00.

Benefits - for housing and council tax benefits, free school meals and school clothing vouchers please ring  0113 222 4404
The opening times for the benefits service are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.

If you do not know who to speak to in the council and you have a general enquiry please ring the switchboard: 0113 234 8080.

The opening times for the council switchboard are Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 and Friday 08:30 to 16:30.


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