How Could Surrey Residents Create a Housing Retrofit Plan?
Surrey County Council has been awarded £745,000 of funding through the Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD) project, to trial new and innovative approaches to tackle residential energy emissions, help residents save money, conserve […]
Over 135 Social Homes to Benefit Through Improved Insulation
A programme has been delivered in Watford to upgrade some of the worst-performing homes in the area by installing external wall insulation. The programme saw Watford Borough Council work in partnership with Watford […]
West Dunbartonshire to Build 500 New Affordable Homes
Additional properties will be made available throughout West Dunbartonshire as part of a new affordable housing plan for the coming five years. How will this help to regenerate the area? The plan sets […]
How is a Retrofitting Project Using Technology to Boost Energy Efficiency?
A project to retrofit a three-bedroom semi-detached home in Leigh-on-Sea with energy and water-saving measures has been unveiled. How is technology being used to transform the house to become more sustainable? Work started […]
How is Dumfries and Galloway Enhancing Energy Efficiency?
Dumfries and Galloway Council is developing a Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy in response to the Scottish Government’s guidance. How will this improve energy efficiency? The Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies […]
10-point Plan Launched for Government to Tackle Housing Crisis
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has released a 10-point plan for practical solutions for the UK Government to remove barriers to building and start providing the nation with much-needed homes. Its international audit […]
Greater Manchester Solar Farm will Power 2000 Homes
Over 10,000 solar panels installed on a 10 hectare site in Heywood are soon to be switched on, eventually providing enough electricity to 2000 homes. The largest publicly owned solar farm in […]
New Housing Development to Regenerate a Town Centre
Gateshead Council has announced that it will regenerate its town centre and surrounding areas, through a brand-new housing development. How will this transform Gateshead and benefit the local community? As part of a […]
£50m Investment Into 100% Affordable Development by Pension Insurer
As part of a larger plan to invest £500m into the sector, the Pension Insurance Corporation has recently made its first investment into affordable housing. With an initial investment of £50m towards the […]