Including the closely related terms property, and property.
… on energy efficiency retrofits for older properties in West Suffolk. On 6th March, the council promoted a free Retrofit Solutions Conference to Suffolk residents, homeowners and built environment professionals. The conference focused on retrofit solutions designed to increase energy efficiency in older properties. From March 2024, the Decarbonisation Initiative Fund began providing support…
…. The project is due to be launched in the latter half of 2024. Funding programmes to support retrofit and housing improvement ONGOING: West Suffolk Council has been able to make progress here via the HUG scheme. Over 2023-2024, the HUG scheme has delivered the following: 10 properties completed. 34 applications approved (works progressing) 150 applications awaiting approval from…
…, this action has progressed and has included: The Play Area Inspector took delivery of new EV Nissan Townstar in February 2024. The vehicle charges at West Suffolk Operational Hub overnight in staff car park. From April 2024, a Pilot Scheme was launched to look at installing chargers into two homes of property services staff to enable overnight charging. There is potential to expand this scheme…
… By working with partners explore how they wish to improve the energy efficiency of homes. Establish the commitment to Decent Home Standard (DHS) or higher energy performance homes. COMPLETE While not all properties are yet up to specification, the council has made a commitment to meet the DHS standard and to improve properties that West Suffolk Council is responsible for. Planning…