Overton Parish Council

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Retrofit Action Week 9^th – 15^th October 2023

Lancaster Sustainability Hub

Wednesday 11^th October 2023 10am – 2pm

Drop-in to the Lancaster Sustainability Hub (Unit 6, Everard’s Way, Marketgate Shopping Centre, Lancaster LA1 1JF) on Wednesday 11^th October for free advice on energy-saving measures and to watch demonstrations (at 11am and 1pm). Information about secondary glazing, internal wall insulation, draught proofing, optimising ventilation and renewables will be provided with experts in attendance to share their knowledge.

The Lancaster Sustainability Hub is a new initiative, hosted by Green Rose Community Interest Company in partnership with Food Futures, North Lancashire’s Sustainable food network. It is located in the pedestrian area between Everard’s Way at Sir Simon’s Arcade, next to the stairs to Marketgate Lancaster car park.

Lancaster City Council is delighted to be working in partnership with Green Rose CIC for the event to mark Retrofit Action Week 2023. Please see the attached flyer for further information.

Online Workshops regarding Energy and Fuel Poverty

For local organisations and community groups already planning for the winter ahead, the following workshops (provided by National Energy Action and the Centre for Sustainable Energy) may be of interest:

National Energy Action:

Bootcamp for domestic energy advice

Monday 16^th October

Online with Zoom registration: Meeting Registration - Zoom

Centre for Sustainable Energy:

Fuel poverty awareness and basic energy advice

Wednesday 25^th October

12 noon – 1.15pm

Online with Eventbrite booking: Fuel poverty awareness and basic energy advice Tickets, Wed 25 Oct 2023 at 12:00 | Eventbrite

Community approaches to tackling fuel poverty

Wednesday 22^nd November

6pm – 7.15pm

Online with Eventbrite booking: Community approaches to tackling fuel poverty Tickets, Wed 22 Nov 2023 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

Energy efficiency in your community building

Thursday 18^th January 2024

11am – 12.15pm

Online with Eventbrite booking: Energy efficiency in your community building Tickets, Thu 18 Jan 2024 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

If you would like to request further information or ask a question about Retrofit Action Week 2023 or the online workshops, please email communityconnectors@lancaster.gov.uk.