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Up to 35% of heat is lost through walls and 25% through the roof of a property. By insulating homes residents can save money and help prevent the damaging effects of climate change.

The scheme is for homeowners and private tenants and was officially launched on 5th June by the Council's Joint Leaders Tony Durcan and Chris Millington and Chief Executive Malcolm Morley during the Council's Environment Week. On the same day the Council also started to hand out free low energy low bulbs provided by British Gas to residents.

Householders will need to pay British Gas for the insulation, which will be at a discounted cost, but will get a ?50 Council Tax rebate. Householders qualifying for certain benefits will receive free insulation but will not receive the council tax rebate. In the long term householders will save money through reduced energy loss.

Councillor Tony Durcan, Joint Council Leader, said:

?As a town we need to do more to reduce carbon emissions. This scheme is the perfect way householders can reduce energy loss, save money and lower their carbon footprint.?

Councillor Chris Millington, Joint Council Leader, said:

?Although residents may have to pay for the insulation the cost is being greatly discounted by British Gas at present. The Council will also offer eligible residents ?50 back on their council tax. By having good insulation residents can keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer and help reduce climate change.?

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