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Suffolk residents can get a free proposal to replace ageing heating systems with heat pumps
All of Suffolk’s public sector organisations have come together to help residents in Suffolk replace ageing gas, oil or LPG boilers with a heat pump combining a £7,500 or £9,000 government grant, depending on current heating fuel, with group-buying savings on installation.
Check eligibility and register interest by clicking this link
Find out more about Sustainable Suffolk by clicking this link
High Streets Matter: Support for Market Towns
Suffolk County Council is offering extra support to small independent and hospitality businesses across the county via its new High Street Matter programme.
This will offer 75 businesses a package of one-to-one advice, funding opportunities and peer networking, with a view to help them become more resilient so high streets can thrive.
Interested businesses can find out more and register here: https://www.newangliagrowthhub.co.uk/suffolks-high-streets-matter/
Energy Efficiency Loans
Homeowners across Suffolk can now apply for a loan to help fund energy efficiency improvements to their homes, thanks to a partnership between Suffolk County Council and Lendology. The Warm Homes Suffolk Loan scheme offers eligible homeowners access to loans from £2k to £15k at a fixed interest rate of 2.2% Annual Percentage Rate (APR), with repayment terms of up to seven years. Borrowers may also repay their loan early without penalty, subject to eligibility and loan terms. The funding is designed to support residents who want to improve the energy performance of their homes while spreading the cost of installation over a manageable period.
- The loan can be used for a range of energy efficiency measures, including:
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- • Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
- • Solar battery storage
- • Solar thermal systems
- • Ground source heat pumps
- • Air source heat pumps
- • Double and triple glazed windows and doors
- • Loft, wall and floor insulation
- • Ventilation systems when installed alongside insulation measures
The scheme aims to help residents reduce their energy bills and make their homes better insulated.
For more information about the Warm Homes Suffolk Loan Scheme, please visit the Lendology website: https://www.lendology.org.uk/partner/suffolk-council/
Trading Standards updates
Each update contains information about more issues than that described in the title:
Beware of fake NHS App registration calls
Illegal tobacco seized from shops in Lowestoft
Have Your Say - Help Shape the Future of Support for Carers in Suffolk
Are you an unpaid carer? Whether you're an adult carer, a young carer, or a parent carer supporting a child with additional needs, we want to hear about your experiences.
Every day, carers across Suffolk play a vital role in supporting family members, friends and loved ones. We know that caring can be rewarding, but it can also bring challenges. That's why we're asking carers of all ages and backgrounds to share their views.
Your feedback will directly inform the refreshed priorities for Suffolk's All Age Carers Strategy, helping us understand what is working well, where improvements are needed, and what support matters most to carers now and in the future.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey by clicking the link below. By sharing your experiences, you'll help shape services, support and opportunities for unpaid carers across Suffolk.
Help shape the next Suffolk All Age Carers Strategy (2027–2030)