May bank holiday closures
Our libraries and information centres will be closed on Monday 6 May for the bank holiday.
We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 7 May.
3 to 4 Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JQ
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday | 9am to 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am to 5pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
What you can do
Self-service kiosks, computers, and telephones are available to enable you to access library and council services. Council staff can help to get you started, if you have trouble using these facilities.
- Pay for council services (for example, Council Tax, parking permits)
- Access the Homesearch website
- View and comment on planning applications
- Contact council departments and external services
- Apply online for Council Tax discounts and exemptions
- Apply online for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support
Bath Housing, Welfare and Advice Services
Our teams and partner organisations are available to provide help and advice about housing and welfare.
View services by day of the week
| Day | Services |
|---|---|
| Monday | Citizens Advice, Housing Advice, Future Bright |
| Tuesday | Reach housing, Housing Advice, Homesearch, Julian House (homeless out reach) |
| Wednesday | Citizens Advice, Reach, Housing Advice, Big Issue hand up service |
| Thursday | Reach housing, Housing Advice, Julian House (homeless out reach) |
| Friday | Citizens Advice, Reach, Housing Advice |
See details about advice services, including opening hours and contact information
| Service and provider | Day and time | Further information |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Advice |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am to 2pm Tuesday by appointment only |
Help with money, legal, and consumer problems Call 0808 2787897 to book. |
| Housing Advice | Monday to Friday by appointment only | Please call 01225 396 296 to book an appointment. |
| Future Bright | Monday, 10am to 1pm | Future Bright offers free, one-to-one career coaching and advice to help you make positive progress. |
| Reach housing advice and support service |
Tuesday to Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 4.30pm Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 4pm |
Support, information, and advice if you are having difficulty with your accommodation |
| Private Rented workshop | Tuesday, 9.30am to 12pm by appointment only | Please call 01225 396296 to book an appointment. |
| Homesearch | Tuesday, 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Homesearch is the register for social rent homes and low cost home ownership in Bath and North East Somerset. |
| Julian House - Homeless Out Reach | Tuesday and Thursday, 1pm to 3pm | Contact 07949 503 349 |
| Big Issue Hand Up Service | Wednesday, 9.30am to 5pm. | Contact the Frontline Manager on 07485 908053 |
See details about Council services, including opening hours and contact information
| Council service | Day and time | Further information |
|---|---|---|
| Council Tax | Online or by phone only. Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4.30pm. |
Payments and free self-service computers and telephones to contact the Council Tax team. |
| Housing Benefits | Monday to Thursday 10am to 5pm, Friday 10am to 4.30pm. | Online or by phone - call 01225 477 277 and choose Option 1 |
| Blue Badges | Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 12pm & 2pm to 4pm | By appointment only - call 01225 394 140 |
| Welfare Support | Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4.30pm | By phone only - call 01225 477 277 and choose Option 2 |
Other facilities
- Disabled access toilet with baby changing
- Free Wifi
- Free access to computers