…. 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…
… 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…
… for it to operate commercially. Improve social housing ONGOING: Over the course of 2023-2024, 151 homes, under Flagship, have been retrofitted. The council is primarily working through the Safe Suffolk Renters (SSR) project, which has an objective to improve living conditions and energy performance. While SSR is focused primarily on private rental, there will be an important social housing element…
… In October 2023, the council linked in with Suffolk-partners around a communications plan. The council will now look into making alteration to the council website to properly sign-post relevant funding information. Explore options for housing improvement (retrofit) in upcoming Housing Strategy. ONGOING: The proposed Housing Strategy includes housing improvement commitments that includes…
… retrofit: “Continue bids for funding from the Government and others to reduce emissions across all housing markets and to deliver improvements in energy efficiency particularly focusing on low-income households and vulnerable residents, working with partners across Suffolk.” The Housing Strategy is due to be agreed in September 2024. Housing improvement loans scheme. ONGOING: A scoping…