Greener Housing
The increasing demands we make on the world’s resources have led
to global climate change. The Council believes that much can be
done at a local level to combat this and takes its role in working
towards a sustainable future very seriously.
What you can do
Saving energy and water around your home not only help save you
money but also help the environment. There are many ways in which
you can help; even small changes can make a big difference.
You can find many tips on various websites such as the
Energy Saving Trust and
Act on CO2.
The Green Deal
The Government is currently setting up ways to help people make
their homes more energy efficient, without having to pay money up
front for the improvements. This programme is called the Green
Deal and the Government has written some
quick guides explaining how it could benefit you.
Recycling
For more green tips and useful information, visit Domestic recycling and rubbish.
Improving household energy efficiency in the Royal Borough
The Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (HECA) requires local
authorities to report to Government on practical actions underway
to improve household energy efficiency in their area. Progress
reports are to be submitted at two yearly intervals up to March
2027.
You can read a copy of the Royal
Borough’s HECA report here [PDF] (file size 203Kb).
It provides a snapshot of housing and demographics in the
borough, outlines the current trends in domestic energy use, and
goes on to detail current and planned activity to improve household
energy efficiency.
Information pack for landlords
The Council's Private Sector Housing Team has produced an
information pack for landlords in the private rented sector to
help them to make their properties more energy
efficient. Energy Efficiency,
Fuel Poverty and Environmental Health [PDF] (file size
1.59Mb).