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Wealth fund backs social housing retrofit loans

03/03/2025

The National Wealth Fund (NWF) has announced plans to guarantee £250m of loans to housing associations to support the retrofitting of social housing.

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LGA calls for devolution of retrofit funding

30/09/2024

The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged the Government to use the Autumn Budget to devolve all funding for retrofitting social and fuel poor homes to councils.

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Labour sets new council house energy efficiency target

24/09/2024

The Government has announced plans to raise energy efficiency rules for council and social housing.

Cost of refurbishment scheme doubles to £40m image
Cost of refurbishment scheme doubles to £40m

25/07/2024

Plans to refurbish and retrofit five council-owned housing blocks in Kent have more than doubled in price since they were agreed last year.

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Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

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TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

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Airtech Calls For Urgent Government Action to Support Radon Awareness Week

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