Epsom and Ewell Council is reducing the opening hours of its town hall cash office by three hours.

From December 1, residents will only be able to make payments, in person, to the council from 10 to 2pm, Monday to Friday.

Councillor Neil Dallen, chair of the strategy and resources committee said: "The rationale behind reducing the cash office opening hours is to make provision for more efficient ways for residents to make payments.

"For instance, for selected payments residents will be able to pay through their bank, other options will include the use of our drop-in safe, by telephone using an automated payment system or by going online.

"We know that some residents will be concerned about the impact of the cash office’s reduced hours, but we will be on hand, from 9am to 5pm, to help them find better ways to make their payments."

For more information call 01372 732000, email contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk or visit epsom-ewell.gov.uk