Including the closely related terms fuel poverty, and poverty.
…, properties must meet minimum energy efficiency standards, helping reduce fuel poverty and energy consumption in the borough. Developing a new Local Plan: Our new Local Plan has been submitted to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for examination. The plan will guide new development and infrastructure in the borough and sets higher environmental standards for new housing…
…. Supporting households with energy consumption: We deliver a support service for households struggling with the cost of heating their home, providing a range of practical support including energy saving tips, boiler servicing and help finding funding for insulation and heating upgrades. 2,624 vulnerable households have been supported through this service since 2020, helping to tackle fuel poverty…