Bracknell

Bracknell Forest Borough Council led the way in an energy efficiency event at Warfield Park Community Centre held earlier this week (Tuesday February 7).

Bracknell Council hosted the event to provide information and advice to local residents about how they can save money on their energy bills while also protecting the environment. This included tips on insulation, being efficient with electricity and recycling.

Over 150 Bracknell residents attended to see demonstrations provided by energy experts Osborne Energy, who use special thermal paint which keeps heat in, and Mould Growth Consultants, who demonstrated special wall and floor insulation materials.

Bracknell Council's recycling team also attended to explain recycling initiatives that save money and help the environment. The Council's solid green waste sacks were offered as well as a free composter for a prize draw. Low energy light bulbs were also given to all who attended.

Bracknell Cllr Mrs Mary Ballin, Executive Member for Planning and Transportation, attended and said: "Creating sustainable communities is very important and in Bracknell Forest we work hard with local people and businesses to improve the environment. This all helps for the future but in the meantime simple solutions can be very efficient and save people a fair bit of money!

"Some of the residents who attended have already piloted some of the ideas and acknowledged how effective the tips were and how much warmer their homes felt."

A prize draw was held where Mr Jordon won a colour television and Mrs Mclaughin won a microwave. To find out more about recycling call 01344 352000 and energy efficiency call 01344 352536

Bracknell Forest Borough Council