CumbriaCumbriaAffordable Warmth Project Affordable Warmth Project

2010 – 20132010 – 2013

Project Officer - Tom BarlowProject Officer - Tom Barlow

The project came into being as a result of the findings and recommendations from the

Scrutiny Report of Fuel Poverty in Cumbria on behalf of the

Cumbria Health & Well-being Scrutiny Committee

Project BackgroundProject Background

Age Concern Age Concern Barrow, Eden, & North West CumbriaBarrow, Eden, & North West Cumbria

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Brampton Community AssociationBrampton Community Association““Breath Right” South LakelandBreath Right” South Lakeland

Consumer Advice Bureau South LakelandConsumer Advice Bureau South LakelandCatholic Caring Services / Caritas CareCatholic Caring Services / Caritas Care

Home Prime Housing AssociationHome Prime Housing AssociationSouth Lakes Housing AssociationSouth Lakes Housing Association

West Cumbria CarersWest Cumbria CarersMcMillan ReliefMcMillan Relief

(Plus statements from 5 individuals)(Plus statements from 5 individuals)

Scrutiny RespondantsScrutiny Respondants

The Key ObjectiveThe Key Objective

‘‘To reduce fuel poverty To reduce fuel poverty and thereby reduce and thereby reduce

cold/damp homes, cold cold/damp homes, cold related illness, excess related illness, excess

winter deaths, excessive winter deaths, excessive fuel bills and health care fuel bills and health care

costscosts’ ’

RecommendationsRecommendations1.1. Designation of Cumbria Wide Warm ZoneDesignation of Cumbria Wide Warm Zone

2.2. Role of Front Line StaffRole of Front Line Staff

3.3. Inter Agency TrainingInter Agency Training

4.4. Targeting Advice in Areas of Greatest NeedTargeting Advice in Areas of Greatest Need

5.5. Awareness Raising for CouncillorsAwareness Raising for Councillors

6.6. Lobbying by County & District CouncilsLobbying by County & District Councils

7.7. Mental Health Effects measures by the NHS Mental Health Effects measures by the NHS

Current Project Status 1 Current Project Status 1 July 2010 July 2010 4th May 2010 Project Manager came into post with the following remit: -

Promoting Fuel Poverty IssuesForming Partnerships with AgenciesAccessing Funding for Insulation MeasuresProducing a Fuel Poverty Strategy/Action PlanProducing Polices and Procedures for the whole of Cumbria

Current Project Status 2 Current Project Status 2 July 2010 July 2010

Financial Spreadsheet 3 Year delivery Gantt chart Project Brief Statement of Work LA Survey Matrix Reporting Documents

Draft Project Documentation has been produced but not fulfilled: -

Current Project Status 3 Current Project Status 3 July 2010 July 2010 Current Activity: -

Communications Web Site Development Matrix Survey LA Fuel Poverty Targeting Training Options Model Delivery Schemes Letter to Energy CEO’s

The Project

• Aims• Mapping• Documents• Reports• Data• Diary

Links•Energy Saving Tips•Insulation Grants•Social Tariffs•Meter Readings•Fuel Switching

2010 - Affordable Warmth Project - 2013

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Services: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q U R S T V W X Y Z

This site is for practitioners who are looking to take action to reduce fuel poverty in Cumbria .

WARNING referring someone through this site may result in: -

A better insulated home.Reduced energy costs.Addition benefits to help pay increasing energy bills.A warmer safer home.

Click here to make a referral.

Click here to accessCumbria Advice Network

Find direct links to many more advice services right here !

Counting Down

500 Homes Assisted with fuel poverty issues

since May April 2010

CONTACT DETAILS

Tom BarlowAffordable Warmth Project Co-ordinator

Carlisle City CouncilCommunity EngagementThe Civic CentreCarlisleCA3 8QG

01228 81723907793666152

Email: ThomasB@carlisle.gov.uk