Working with Local Government

The Energy Saving Trust advice centre Wales has a dedicated team providing free support to local government.

Our aim is to help local authorities develop a strategic approach to sustainable energy across all government services and activities. We assist local authorities in making carbon savings from housing, vehicle fleets and within the wider community.

Our Work includes

• One-to-one support for local authorities to help reduce carbon emissions within local authority areas and demonstrate local leadership in addressing climate change
• Awareness raising events for councillors and senior staff
• Participating in policy development, consultation and partnership activity
• Supporting project development, including facilitation and securing funding
• Ensuring opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the housing stock transfer process are realised
• Signposting to other sources of Energy Saving Trust support, including the Practical Help and Best Practice programmes

To apply to the one-to-one support programme or for further information on the Energy Saving Trust advice centre Wales' work with local authorities please contact:

South East Wales local authorities -

Mark Tebboth 02920 468349 mark.tebboth@est.org.uk

North, Mid and West Wales local authorities -

Beth Ditson 01352 705131 beth@nweeac.org.uk

The team is also responsible for producing the EnergyFocus newsletter. This is distributed to Assembly Members, council members and staff, and housing association contacts across Wales.

In the Autumn/Winter 08/09 edition you can find out about Local Authority & Housing Association Support and Energy Saving Trust advice centre activities. This includes the exciting new developments in advice provision in Wales, updates on projects in local authorities and communities across Wales and recent policy and legislation.

Please click on the blue link below to view the newsletter.