Check, Switch, Insulate, It's Big Energy Saving Week!

It's Big Energy Saving Week, and consumers are being asked to check they are on the best deal for their energy, switch suppliers if they can save on cost, and ensure that their homes are adequately insulated.

Helen Dean from CCB has been out to Victoria Park Children's Centre in Newbury this week to give this advice and guidance to families, on how to reduce their home energy costs.

Families on low incomes may be entitled to the Warm Homes Discount - £140 discount off their electricity bills in the spring of 2015.  Families must contact their electricity supplier to claim the discount. Many families are unaware they are eligible for this financial help. For more information, please go to https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme

Switching energy suppliers is easy, and can save you a lot of money
Download this handy guide on getting the best deal on your energy - visit http://www.goenergyshopping.co.uk and click How to Shop.

For more information on all aspects of reducing your home energy costs, visit CCB's webpage at http://www.ccberks.org.uk/fuel-energy-advice

Citizen's Advice will be helping people save energy during Big Energy Saving Week 2014. Follow #BESW14 on Twitter for tips!

 

Click here to watch the animation for Big Energy Saving Week from Citizen's Advice on You Tube.

 

 

Housing Needs Survey Underway in Enborne

Housing Needs Survey Underway in Enborne

CCB, in partnership with Enborne Parish Council, is currently undertaking a housing needs survey of all residents in the West Berkshire village. The survey will help identify whether there is a need for affordable homes for local people living or working in Enborne

Arlene Kersley, CCB’s Rural Housing Enabler, said: "These surveys give the Parish Council an overview of housing needs in the parish, and enable local residents to give their views about how the lack of affordable homes may be affecting them".

"Affordable housing is recognised as a critical problem in villages, but it remains a contentious one. It is crucial that residents of Enborne complete the survey as it will enable Enborne Parish Council to make informed decisions about housing for local people. I urge people in Enborne to use the opportunity to have their say".

Arlene added: "Anyone who needs to live in Enborne due to family or work commitments can contact me so I can supply them with a survey form".

The survey closes on 17th November 2014. A report on the analysis of the survey will be delivered to the Parish Council in December.

For further information, please contact Arlene Kersley. Email: arlene.kersley@ccberks.org.uk
Address: Abbey House, 1650 Arlington Business Park, Theale, RG7 4SA. Office Tel: 0118 961 2000 Mobile Tel: 0789 409 9384.