Redditch households could be saving hundreds of pounds on energy under the £1 billion Great British Insulation Scheme.

The government scheme offers people in less energy-efficient, lower council tax band homes vital upgrades - such as loft or cavity wall insulation - which could cut their annual energy bill by an average of £300-400.

Homes in council tax bands A-D with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below could be eligible.

Redditch Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Cllr Gemma Monaco, said: “The government has targeted a billion pounds at helping people insulate eligible homes under the Great British Insulation Scheme, which could be a boon to many people in Redditch. A quick eligibility check could lead to a better-insulated home that uses less energy and costs less to heat.”

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Matt Dormer, added: “This scheme could help a lot of people in Redditch to reduce their energy use, their carbon, and of course their heating bills too.”

A quick Great British Insulation Scheme eligibility check is required to confirm whether a referral can be made to the household’s energy supplier for the support. After that, the energy supplier would confirm what measures could be available under the scheme, any financial contribution the householder may have to make, and then deliver the work.

The online eligibility checker is available now by searching for “Great British Insulation scheme” online (https://www.gov.uk/apply-great-british-insulation-scheme), or for people who cannot use the online service, the helpline is 0800 098 7950.