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£1.3m funding for energy efficiency

Somerset to improve the energy efficiency of social housing and owner-occupied homes in Somerset.

The District Councils have successfully bid for the Government funding bid which will enable improvements to be made to 165 social and 45 owner-occupied of the least energy efficient and fuel-poor homes. The funding from the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Programme is targeted at lower income households whose properties will benefit from the energy improvements.    The Local Authorities have until the end of September 2021 to complete the project. Measures that will be included in the scheme are:-

  • Insulation to walls, floors and roofs
  • Solar Photovoltaic panels and solar hot water
  • Air source heat pumps

The funding forms part of a number of initiatives within the Districts Climate Emergency Strategies to reduce carbon across Somerset and mitigate the impact of climate change. Beside climate change there are also economic gains to be made from the funding including reskilling of the workforce employment opportunities and potential for the green economy to grow.

The Centre for Sustainable Energy will be assisting Sedgemoor District Council as the lead authority to manage the scheme along with the partner Social housing landlords such as Homes in Sedgemoor, SHAL and Somerset West and Taunton.

Funding is being split between social housing that has already been identified for energy measures and applications from homeowners.

If you are an owner occupier living in a poorly insulated home and on a low income, then you are invited to contact the Centre for Sustainable Energy on 0800 082 2234 to see what advice and support can be offered. Even if you are not eligible for this scheme then we may be able to offer guidance on other options of financial support such as low interest loan.

Funding is being split between social housing that has already been identified for energy measures and applications from homeowners.

If you are an owner occupier living in a poorly insulated home and on a low income, then you are invited to contact the Centre for Sustainable Energy on 0800 082 2234 to see what advice and support can be offered. Even if you are not eligible for this scheme, then we will be able to offer guidance on other options of financial support.

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Grant Application Kings Coronation Form

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023.

We are keen to hear from groups/organisations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge that are looking to celebrate the Coronation. The Town Council has £1500 available to allocate to events being organised to celebrate the Kings Coronation. The maximum grant to be allocated per event will be £500.

You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:

– The event will be open to all members of the public

– The event will be free of charge

– The event will take place within the Coronation weekend

– The event will take place within Burnham on Sea or Highbridge

 

Applications will close on Monday 6th March at midday. 

Your organisation and contact details

What happens next....
Applications will be considered at the Finance and Resources Committee Meeting on Monday 13th March 2023. You will be notified after this date whether your application has been successful.
Burnham & Highbridge Town Council takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information for the purposes of contacting you about this grant. The Council’s privacy notice can be found here.

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