Christmas closures for 2026/2027
Payinthi (including the Council offices, Prospect Library and Newmarch Gallery) will close for the Christmas period from 1pm on Thursday 24 December until 9am on Monday 4 January 2027.
Some Council services will be impacted over the festive period.
Prospect Library items
Prospect 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 at 128 Prospect Road, Prospect) 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 is always online including throughout the holiday period.
Justice of the Peace
Services will be suspended from 12pm, Thursday 24 December and return in limited capacity from 9am, Monday 4 January 2027.
Please keep an eye on our JP calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Waste collection
There will be no kerbside waste, green or recycling collections on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Only collections due on those two Fridays will be collected the following day, i.e. Saturday 26 December and 2 January 2027.
The normal collection schedule will resume from Monday 4 January 2027.
Please refer to your Kerbside Collection Calendar or FOGO Trial Collection Calendar, or visit East Waste for more information on waste collection and for tips on how to reduce waste over the holiday period.
Community Support
All exercise programs, friendship groups and social outings will conclude on Friday 11 December, with the team welcoming back these sessions from Monday 11 January 2027.
The final shopping services at Prospect Central Shopping Centre will be on Friday 18 December, with services resuming the week of Monday 12 January 2027.
Emergencies
In the event of a council-related emergency over the Christmas break, calling 8269 5355 will automatically transfer you to our after-hours service centre.
On behalf of everyone at City of Prospect, we wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and New Year period.