Wenhaston Energy Support Group (WESG) applied for and received two grants:  from EEDA (Eastern England Development Agency) and SCC (Suffolk County Council). The EEDA grant is going to the Village Hall for their new boiler and other improvements.

Part of the SCC  grant was awarded to fund a new project to help all residents of Wenhaston with Mells to keep warmer and pay less !

A DIY project - this was aimed at helping people who want to put in their own insulation - either themselves or with local labour - whether loft insulation, solid wall insulation, draught proofing or pipe lagging.  Every household with a combined income of £40,000 or  below was eligible to apply. Households with incomes over £40,000 who wish to be involved could benefit from the bulk buy, getting a better price, but  needed to purchase the material themselves through WESG.

31 Wenhaston households applied to SEAL as part of the Warmer Wenhaston initiative and the insulation materials ordered were delived to Wenhaston and collected by householders on February 7th.   It was a great day, as you can see from the photos below.                  

 If you missed the deadline, and are still interested in this project, let us know, as we hope to repeat it later in 2009.

Residents in receipt of certain benefits or aged 70 or over may apply for grants from various government supported schemes which provide most of these measures free.  SEAL will be able to help access these schemes.   

For further information, please contact:

Teresa Howarth 01394 444206      

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