A SOCIAL services department is moving into purpose-built office accommodation.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's children and families teams will be the first occupants of Seafield House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, when they move in on Friday.

They will be joined by finance staff and other members of staff next week.

The final arrivals, the adults team and duty team, will move from The Gables, in Coatham Road, on Monday and Tuesday, May 27 and 28.

The department's new address is Seafield House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS 10 1SP, telephone 01642 771500, fax 01642 771560.

In an emergency, out of hours, at weekends and on bank holidays, people are asked to call (01642) 631123.

Anyone experiencing difficulties in contacting staff during the moves is asked to call the council's main number, on (01642) 444000.