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Community News: North Herts & District Citizens Advice: Volunteering Opportunities

Citizens Advice is looking for a volunteer to join us as a Community Information Assistant in South Cambridgeshire, supporting outreach across Melbourn, Bassingbourn and Meldreth. You’ll also attend regular sessions at our Royston office to meet the wider team and keep skills and knowledge up to date and be one of the first friendly faces […]

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Community News: North Herts & District Citizens Advice: Power Cuts in Winter

Worried about losing power in stormy weather? A bit of planning can make things feel more manageable. If you have a power cut, your electricity network operator (not your energy supplier) is responsible for restoring the electricity. The network operator owns and repairs the local cables and equipment. Call 105 to report a cut or stay updated - it’s free and will connect you

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Community News: North Herts & District Citizens Advice: Check Your Subscriptions

  Many of us have signed up to gym memberships, streaming apps or “free trials” that quietly turned into monthly payments. Those forgotten subscriptions can really add up. At Citizens Advice North Herts (CANH), we’re urging residents to check their bank statements and take control of “continuous payments.” When you give a company permission to

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Community News: North Herts & District Citizens Advice: Let’s Talk Subscriptions

It’s important to keep a close eye on where your money goes. One area that quietly eats into many people’s budgets is subscriptions. From streaming services and music platforms to app memberships and online deliveries, these costs can quickly pile up without you noticing. Subscriptions have become increasingly popular, but also increasingly expensive. A recent

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Citizens Advice: Volunteering: How You Can Get Involved

Volunteering: How You Can Get Involved and the Many Benefits it Can Bring You! Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire (CANH), a local charity offering free, confidential advice, is looking for new Volunteer Advisers. How You Can Help Our volunteers come from all backgrounds, bringing unique skills and experiences. They may be students gaining work experience, people

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Community News… Citizens Advice: Monthly Update – Why You Should Make a Will

Many people delay making a will, believing it’s only necessary if you have significant wealth or property. But in fact, making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are respected after your death. Without a will, your estate will be distributed

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Community News… Citizens Advice: Monthly Update – Here When You Need Us

Citizens Advice has been helping people solve problems for 85 years—and it’s still going strong. While many in the community may already be familiar with the service, Citizens Advice North Herts is taking this opportunity to reintroduce itself to anyone who might not yet know about the support available. Established in Hitchin in 1939, Citizens

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Citizens Advice: Monthly Update: Protect Yourself from Rental Fraud

Rental fraud is an increasing problem, particularly for students and young renters searching for housing. Scammers often post fake listings, impersonating landlords to trick victims into paying deposits or rent for non-existent or already-occupied properties. Many fall victim to these scams, losing hundreds or even thousands of pounds. With high rental demand, it is essential

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Citizens Advice: February Update: Take Control of your Credit Card Debt!

The festive season is for most a time for joy and celebration, but for many families, it can be a time of financial stress and uncertainty. Credit card debt might feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, it’s absolutely manageable. The first step? Know your rights. If you’ve signed a credit card agreement, you’re responsible

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