SATURDAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF
SATURDAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF
Posted: September 29, 2012
ENERGY INITIATIVE HAILED A SUCCESS
A new scheme to help local people find the best deals on energy has been declared a huge success, with almost 1,700 people signing up.
South Lakeland Council has teamed up with a specialist company, iChoosr, to find the cheapest deals on energy, and negotiate on behalf of local residents.
Now, each person who registered will be sent an offer with a price for their energy supply by email or by post.
Early indications show that people signed up to the scheme are estimated to make savings of £60 to £200 per year.
Cllr Clare Feeney-Johnson, Deputy Leader and portfolio holder for Environment and Sustainability, said: “This council led scheme was the first in the country and councils across the UK have all been following it with interest.
“I am so pleased that the residents of South Lakeland have come together to power up their community and created mass buying power.
“The other benefit to this scheme is that depending on the amount of people who accept the offer and switch, SLDC will receive a one off payment, which will contribute directly to help community projects that improve energy efficiency for those most in need.”
SLDC aims to launch Power up Your Community again in approximately six months time and further details can be found on the council’s website at at www.southlakeland.gov.uk or by calling 0845 050 4434, or by visiting one of the SLDC offices at Kendal, Ulverston or Windermere.
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BEER FESTIVAL HITS COCKERMOUTH
The Taste Cumbria Beer Festival hits Cockermouth this weekend.
29 breweries and micro-breweries will present more than 80 beers, ciders and perries.
They’ll include the Coniston brewery’s No 9 Barley Wine which was recently named Supreme Champion Beer of Britain.
