In Suffolk there are still a large number of houses that do not have a central heating system with a boiler and radiators. Cold homes are not just uncomfortable to live in, they can also have a negative effect on health. Within your town / parish there will be residents who could qualify for a grant towards first time central heating either oil or gas depending on availability.
The funding comes from National Grid and Community Interest Company, Affordable Warmth Solution’s Warm Homes Fund and is available across Suffolk until 2021 or until funding runs out.
Additional Council funding is available to cover up to 100% of the costs so residents could get a free system although landlords are required to contribute.
Residents must own their property or be privately renting (i.e. not a council house or housing association property) and must not have an existing central heating system (a boiler and radiators). Eligibility criteria apply – For more information see www.greensuffolk.org/whf
Anyone who would like to know more about the scheme can contact us by:
- Calling the Suffolk Warm Homes Healthy People service on 03456 037 686 (local rate)
- Completing the online enquiry form at www.greensuffolk.org/seaenquiry or
- Emailing whhp@eastsuffolk.gov.uk quoting the ‘Warm Homes Fund’.