Bracknell

Homes in Bracknell Forest have turned up the heat in a recent progamme of improvements carried out by the Warm Front scheme.

The Eaga Partnership recently reported that homes in Bracknell Forest benefited from over £11,173 of spending on heating and insulation improvements in December - provided free to residents using the Warm Front scheme.

The Warm Front scheme helps people in Bracknell borough who receive income related benefits to claim for heating improvements to their home, including loft and cavity wall insulation. Warm Front is funded by the government to make homes warmer, healthier and more energy efficient.

The scheme is run by the Eaga Partnership, a not-for-profit organisation that invests in housing to update heating on homes. Bracknell Forest Borough Council works with the Eaga Partnership to make sure homes locally are well heated.

Cllr Bob Edger, former Bracknell Tenants and Leaseholders Champion, said: "It is vital that our residents have modern heating and insulation in their homes and that's why schemes such as Warm Front exist to ensure everyone has access to household improvements to which they might be entitled.

"The increasing prices of gas and the cold winter weather makes insulation measures all the more essential and I urge all those who feel they might benefit from this initiative to get in touch with officers on the contact numbers shown to get more information and advice."

The Bracknell Council promotes the scheme locally and is running a roadshow on February 7 at Warfield Community Centre to give information about ways of heating the home and energy efficiency. The roadshow will be open between 2.30pm and 7pm.

Typically over 50% of heat can be lost from homes without adequate insulation - the Warm Front scheme enables people to retain the warmth in their homes, reducing fuel bills and helping the environment at the same time.

For information on the scheme, contact Warm Front on 0800 316 2814; they can also arrange for a benefit entitlement check if you are not currently claiming benefits.

More information is available by calling the energy team at Bracknell Forest Borough Council on 01344 352536

Bracknell Forest Borough Council