As per previous years, council has agreed that with minimal activities required by residents over the Christmas and New Year period, some of its operations can close to allow staff to take leave.

Council director of corporate services Duncan McWhirter said emergency contact numbers would be listed for residents.

“While some of our buildings and facilities will be closed, we will have a small works crew manning essential services that need to be undertaken on a daily basis,” he said.

“The Leeton pool and ranger services will remain operational except for on Christmas Day.” 

The closure arrangements will commence on December 26, with staff returning on January 3.