Redbridge Citizens Advice Bureau has outlined a return to business as usual after battling a number of funding “obstacles.”

The service shut in April after its move to Central Library, in Clements Road, Ilford, cost more than the money alloted and it was forced to use its reserves.

With no budget, the advice charity decided to suspend its work.

However, a reopening plan has been outlined in an email by chief executive Mark Kirk sent to Redbridge councillors.

Mr Kirk said staff and volunteers had undergone “significant training”to prepare for the “wholly new way of working necessitated by the new premises.”

Phone lines reopened last week and a full appointments service for specialist and general advice resumed on Tuesday, along with bookings for face-to-face consultations.

The telephone number and its hours of service will be advertised through posters, online and by word-of-mouth.

The CAB is now hoping to recruit new volunteers to help with the “huge challenge” ahead.

In the email - seen by the Guardian - Mr Kirk added: “As you are aware, our move to the Central Library encountered a number of obstacles and has cost us a considerable sum of money for which we had no budget and which we are having to fund from existing resources.

“During the past month, we have continued to provide several services and to help many clients, notably those with housing needs, some with employment and welfare benefits problems and cancer patients.

“I will advise you of the advice line number and its service hours – we must build up in a controlled way and cannot afford to be flooded with calls immediately.”

Redbridge Council has been contacted for a comment.