Help will be available at the touch of a button on a website being developed by Witham Citizens' Advice Bureau.

Witham Town Council gave the branch £7,000 to improve its information technology facilities.

Part has been used to extend the computer system and clients can now make inquires by e-mail.

The cash has also funded a programme to train seven new volunteers.

Anne Squires, manager of Witham CAB in Collingwood Road, said: "We're grateful to the council. We feel the new service will be of great benefit to the community as we will be able to offer a more responsive and flexible service to meet demands."

The branch is normally open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, and 10am to 1pm Friday.

But it will be closed Wednesday, April 19, because of a staff training day.

Residents can also call 01376 516222 during office hours or via the branch's new e-mail address on bureau@withamcab.cabnet.org.uk

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