Citizens Advice St Albans District and the Harpenden Trust are launching a new weekly advice service.

Starting in September, a drop-in service will be available every Wednesday from 11.30am to 1.30pm at the Harpenden Trust Well Bean Community Café, located directly above the Co-op in Southdown Road.

At these sessions, residents can meet a Citizens Advice adviser to discuss their problems and seek guidance.

The help provided by Citizens Advice is free and confidential, covering a wide range of issues, including welfare benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, and family matters.

Richard Nichols, chair of the Harpenden Trust, said: "The Harpenden Trust has been supporting individuals, families, and community organisations in the Harpenden area for more than 75 years.

"We are delighted to be able to host this expansion of Citizens Advice’s service in Harpenden."

June Chapman, chief executive of Citizens Advice St Albans and District, added: "We are very excited to be working with the Harpenden Trust to expand our support for the people of Harpenden.

"There is lots of evidence that receiving good advice on issues such as benefits, housing, and debt has a positive effect on people’s mental wellbeing.

"So, it makes perfect sense for us to have a presence in the Well Bean Café."