REPAIR work will be carried out on Rossendale Council’s telephone system today.

Several numbers and extensions will be worked on but the revenues and benefits number, 0845 900 0500, and the emergency number, 0845 300 6478, will not be affected by the changes and will remain in full operation.

The numbers which could be affected are 01706 878660, 01706 252500 - 599, 01706 252400 - 499, 01706 238600 - 649, 01706 217777.

A council spokesperson said: “If you do experience any problems on the day please contact us via email on generalenquiries@rossendalebc.gov.uk or in person at the One Stop Shop, Futures Park, Bacup. “