Boston Borough Council to offer event for heating and energy help

People living in Boston who are concerned about heating their homes during the winter are being given the chance to access support and advice.

Boston Borough Council said its home energy advice and retrofit team will holding a Beat your Winter Worries clinic at Centenary Methodist Church.

Councillor Claire Rylott said: “This could be the start of changing things to ensure you are warmer in your own home and taking measures to reduce your bills.”

The authority said the session will be held on Wednesday 26 November from 10:00 to 14:00 GMT to coincide with National Fuel Poverty Awareness Day.

The authority said it could help residents improve their home energy efficiency with advice and tips on staying warm, managing and reducing utility bills and will offer help with heating systems.

The team will also be able to provide information about grants and funding that is available.

Organisations also attending the session are Lincs Digital, Good Homes Alliance, Green Doctor, Wellbeing Lincs, CAB Mid Lincs and Anglian Water.

Ms Rylott urged residents to attend: “If you or a loved one are worried about the coming winter months, please consider taking advantage of the help and advice available.”

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