Christmas closure

The council is now closed. We will we reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026. You can find more information on our Christmas page.

Visit us

You can visit us at the Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, College Square, Harlow CM20 1WG.

Our Civic Centre office is open if you need in-person assistance, but please note that support is limited on-site. Most services are available online, making it quicker and easier for you to get things done from home.

Location

Civic Centre

Civic Centre

Opening times

The Civic Centre is open:

  • Monday: 9am to 4.45pm
  • Tuesday: 9am to 4.45pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 4.45pm
  • Thursday: 9am to 4.45pm
  • Friday 9am to 4.45pm

Christmas opening times

During the Christmas period, our opening times are:

  • Monday 22 December: 9am to 4.45pm
  • Tuesday 23 December: 9am to 4.45pm
  • Wednesday 24 December: 9am to 12pm
  • Thursday 25 December: Closed
  • Friday 26 December: Closed
  • Saturday 27 December: Closed
  • Sunday 28 December: Closed
  • Monday 29 December: Closed
  • Tuesday 30 December: Closed
  • Wednesday 31 December: Closed
  • Thursday 1 January: Closed
  • Friday 2 January: Closed
  • Saturday 3 January: Closed
  • Sunday 4 January: Closed
  • Monday 5 January: 9am to 4.45pm 

Parking

The nearest car parks to the Civic Centre are: 

Bus station

The Civic Centre is a 5-10 minute walk from Harlow Bus Station.