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Mayor of Eastleigh supports Insulate Hampshire scheme

Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Wayne Irish is giving his support to the 'Insulate Hampshire' scheme especially as over the next few months it’s free to borough residents.  The new insulation scheme aims to save residents money on their energy bills and keep homes warm and comfortable and the message from the Mayor of Eastleigh is  ‘Insulate now’ and get it for FREE!!

Insulate Hampshire offers cavity wall insulation and loft insulation subject to a free, technical survey provided by the scheme.  Normally the scheme offers subsidised loft insulation at £99 and cavity wall insulation at £75, however residents that successfully apply for the scheme between now and 31st March 2012 will qualify for the free offer subject to terms and conditions.

The Mayor visited local resident Eve Payler whilst Insulate Hampshire were installing loft insulation and cavity wall insulation at her home in Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh. Eve said “I think it’s a fantastic idea to insulate your home and I’m looking forward to having a warmer home and saving money on my energy bills. I would encourage everyone to get their home insulated especially as it now free for the next few months”

Mayor of Eastleigh Councillor Wayne Irish said “This is a really great scheme and it’s so easy to apply. Lots of borough residents are already benefiting from insulating their homes in this way and are enjoying lower energy bills and warmer homes and I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this superb offer.”

The Hampshire wide scheme is backed by Eastleigh Borough Council, Hampshire County Council and other districts across Hampshire. The scheme is open to everyone and will help protect people against the cold, cut household fuel bills and reduce carbon dioxide emissions as well as create new jobs in Hampshire's local economy.

The scheme is expected to improve 20,000 Hampshire households, enabling Hampshire residents to cut their household bills by £300 a year, saving 1.5 tonnes of CO2. Some people in certain circumstances will also benefit from completely free home insulation.   For more information about Insulate Hampshire visit www.insulatehampshire.co.uk or phone 0800 952 0037.

If you are unsure of the person at your door call Hampshire County Council on 01962 833666 or the police on their non emergency number 0845 045 45 45.