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Help improve air quality in your home
Many homes in East Suffolk have open fires or wood-burning stoves, however people may not be aware that these can contribute to air pollution and reduce indoor air quality, which can be damaging to health.
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Read more about "Closed consultations with responses"...
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A tenancy with the council can be brought to an end for a variety of reasons such as moving to another, bigger or smaller home, relocating to another part of the country, or even sadly, upon death of the tenant or the need to move into a residential home. Whatever the reason, it is important that your Housing Officer is informed as early as possible.
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A house exchange is a way of moving to a new home by swapping properties with another tenant.
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If you need a repair to be carried out to your home you should contact the council by one of the following methods:
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Warm Homes Healthy People Suffolk wants to help the people of Suffolk live in homes that cost less to heat, so they can reduce their energy usage and enjoy lower bills.
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- ECO Flexible Eligibility Scheme - The Suffolk councils work in partnership to help people get the best advice and help with energy efficiency. We have recently published a joint plan to help those who struggle to pay their energy bills. If you meet the relevant conditions, we can put you forward to receive free or discounted energy efficiency measures including loft insulation and cavity wall insulation and in some cases heating.
- Benefits - If you are concerned about the cost of heating your home you may be eligible for various benefits and schemes.
- British Gas Energy Trust - Find details of trusts and funds to help with energy and water bills
- Charis Grants - Help people who are struggling to pay their energy charges and other household bills and costs
- Community Action Suffolk Community Buying Ltd - Countywide oil-buying syndicate which enables members to buy heating oil at reduced prices
- Energy Saving Trust - Impartial advice on how to reduce carbon emissions, use water more sustainably and save money on energy bills
- Keep warm, keep well - government information leaflet for people over 60, low-income families and people living with a disability. It includes advice on getting prepared for the cold weather and financial help to heat your home
- Lofty Heights - A loft emptying service for elderly and disabled people to allow them to take advantage of the free insulation schemes on offer
- Winter Wrapped Up - Tips from Age UK on how to keep warm and well
You can also contact your energy supplier. They offer a range of services to older or vulnerable customers and people on low incomes, including switching to a cheaper energy tariff and free or subsidised energy efficiency measures.
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A stunning selection of images have triumphed in a competition inviting photographers to showcase East Suffolk ‘Through the Lens’.
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