Ashford council homes benefit from major energy efficiency improvements

Ashford Borough Council is continuing to invest in its housing stock through a £4.3 million retrofit programme designed to make council homes warmer, healthier and more energy efficient for residents.

Delivered in partnership with Sureserve Energy Services and funded through the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund, the programme will improve 223 council properties across the borough over three years. So far, 63 homes have been upgraded as part of the first phases of the project.

The improvements are tailored to each property and include measures such as enhanced loft and cavity wall insulation, improved ventilation, solar panels and air source heat pumps. Together, these upgrades help reduce heat loss, improve comfort and support lower energy consumption.

The programme forms part of the council's commitment to improving the quality of its housing stock while reducing carbon emissions and supporting a more sustainable future for Ashford.

In addition to improving homes for residents, the project is generating wider benefits for local communities by supporting local contractors and creating opportunities for businesses within the regional supply chain.

Residents who have taken part in the programme have welcomed the improvements, with positive feedback received on both the completed works and the support provided throughout the installation process.

Watch the video below to find out more about the retrofit programme and how it is helping to create warmer, more energy-efficient homes for Ashford residents.