Affordable Warmth Grants available for vulnerable residents

 

The grants, which are to help residents with the cost of living and heating their homes more efficiently this winter, will pay for warmth interventions such as servicing, repairing and replacing boilers and heating systems, loft and cavity wall insulation and glazing improvements.

You may be eligible for a grant if you are a homeowner on a low income or suffer from health vulnerabilities.

Health vulnerabilities include people with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, being diagnosed as disabled, aged over 65, pregnant or suffering from a mental health condition.

Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “Following on from its success last year, more funding has now been allocated, aimed at protecting those most at risk from cold or damp homes.

“I hope those people eligible will take advantage of the grants available.”

Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, Pendle Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Housing, Health and Wellbeing, added: "The Affordable Warmth Lancashire fund aims to reduce levels of ill health over the winter months and improve people's wellbeing through affordable warmth interventions.

"Cold damp homes, particularly in winter, have numerous direct and indirect impacts on people's health and consequently on health and social care services.”

To find out more and apply, visit www.pendle.gov.uk/affordablewarmth