Christmas closures for 2023/2024
Payinthi (including the Council offices, Library and Newmarch Gallery) will close for the Christmas period from 1pm on Friday 22 December 2023 to 9am on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Some Council services will be impacted over the festive period.
Library items
Library items due for return over the Christmas period will be automatically extended.
If you wish to return your items during our closure, the after-hours returns chute (located at the front entrance of Payinthi on Prospect Road) will be open for returns across the holiday period.
Please note that Prospect Toy Library items are unable to be returned during the closure period.
While our physical library will be closed, our Digital Library will be online and available over the holiday period.
Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace services will be suspended from 1pm on Friday 22 December 2023 to 9am Monday 8 January 2024.
If you urgently require a JP during this time, you can search the state JP database here.
Bin collection
Collections from 25-29 December 2023 will occur the day after your regularly scheduled pickup.
Visit www.eastwaste.com.au for more information on waste collection, as well as tips to reduce waste over the Christmas break.
Community Support
From 1pm on Friday 22 December 2023 to 9am on Tuesday 2 January 2024, our Community Support team will be unavailable.
Our Community Bus service will resume on Tuesday 9 January, and social programs recommencing from Monday 15 January.
Emergencies
In the event of a council-related emergency over the Christmas break, calling 8269 5355 will transfer you to our after hours service centre.
On behalf of City of Prospect, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.