Member of Parliament for South Shields
Shields Gazette
Better Service And Bigger Grants
Will help thousands of people save money and keep warm says MP
Households in South Shields will have more cash to spend on heating systems and insulation under changes to the Warm Front scheme welcomed by David Miliband MP.
Customers will get a better deal from the Warm Front Scheme now that the Government has made changes to the service. These changes will lead to better values for money for customers as the Scheme will be opened up to greater competition.
David Miliband said:- “I welcome the changes made by the government to the scheme that will lead to better value to money for people.
The increase in the grant from £2,700 to £3,500 will make a huge difference to people in South Shields who need help.
“As costs have risen since the grants were last set in 2005 I know some people have been asked to top up their grant to get the work done. The increase should make that situation less likely.”
Ed Miliband said:-“Costs have gone up, so now is the right time to offer real help now. I want to ensure that the number of customers asked to make a contribution will be vastly reduced. It will mean some of the most vulnerable households will get vital heating and insulation measures installed in their homes. And with low carbon heating system available for the first time, it will help some of the poorest families play their part in tackling climate change while keeping warm.”