Government Cash To Fund Improvements At Harborough Homes

People living in some of the least energy-efficient homes across Harborough are to benefit after nearly £480,000 thousand pounds of government funding secured by the District Council.

The cash will be used to improve insulation, upgrade windows and doors, and install solar panels at 70 properties, including in Market Harborough, Lubenham, Husbands Bosworth and Tilton on the Hill.

The majority of the homes are owned by Platform Housing Group and the council will work with the housing association to make the improvements between now and December.

In the long-run it will mean residents benefitting from warmer homes during winter months and cheaper energy bills.

Cllr Jonathan Bateman, Harborough District Council’s Cabinet lead on climate change and warm homes, said: “I am delighted that a significant number of homes in the district will benefit from this funding which will not only help residents, but also supports our ongoing climate agenda. The majority of the properties are the homes of Platform Housing Group tenants and the works will leave them with warmer homes and cheaper bills.”

Kevin Carl, Assistant Asset Management Director (East) of Platform Housing Group, said: “We are delighted to be able to announce the upgrade of energy inefficient properties in the district of Harborough.  This initiative will make customers’ homes warmer and allow them to save money on their heating bills.  It also confirms our commitment to creating sustainable homes and reducing fuel poverty.”

The work has to be finished by December 2021, but the Council hopes that further funding will be made available next year to help more residents who have cold homes.