The Pioneers statue celebrates the canal builders who founded Ellesmere Port and was cast in bronze by Liverpool artist Stephen Broadbent.
Housing - Energy Efficiency
Insulate and save on your council tax
Home Energy Conservation Act
The Government has placed a duty (Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 - HECA) on all local authorities with housing responsibilities to carry out activities which are practical, cost effective and likely to result in a significant improvement in the energy efficiency of homes. 'A significant improvement' equates to a 30% reduction in the amount of energy used in homes.
The council has recently reviewed its original HECA Strategy and the revised report can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
HECA Strategy Revision 2003-2007
If you prefer we can send you a copy in the post, contact the Energy Team on 0151 356 6953.
The Council has also produced in partnership with other statutory agencies and voluntary and community groups a strategy to help people who cannot afford to heat their homes.
People are said to be experiencing 'fuel poverty' where they have to spend 10% or more of their income on fuel for their homes. Fuel poverty can be caused by:
If you would like to download the Affordable Warmth Strategy for the Borough, please click on the link below.
Affordable Warmth for Ellesmere Port strategy
You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to read these documents, this can downloaded using the following link. Acrobat Reader
This council's Energy Team encourages residents in this borough to use energy in the home wisely. The team gives advice about all of the Government grants, loans and discounts that are available to residents for the installation of energy saving measures such as loft and cavity wall insulation.
For advice on how to save energy in the home, knock pounds off your fuel bills, and information about available grants call the Energy Team on 0151 356 6953. Or, for a personalised report on what simple steps you could take to make your home warmer and cheaper to heat, contact the Cheshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre on 0800 512 012 or e-mail cheeac@epplus.org.uk.
