The Council is seeking for itself and on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council, Cotswold District Council, Forest of Dean District Council, Gloucester City Council, Tewkesbury Borough Council and South Gloucestershire Council to commission the continued delivery of the Warm and Well Scheme in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire.

The Contract is expected to commence 1.4.2017 and be for 3 years to end of March

2020 (with the possibility of a 2 year (1 year and a further 1 year) extension to be offered at the sole discretion of the Local Authorities). The Local Authorities have an expected budget

of up to (but not guaranteed) 210 000 GBP per year for the first 3 years making a total of

630 000 GBP funding for the additional 2 years is not currently confirmed.

The Warm and Well Scheme aims to reduce fuel poverty and the burden on health and social care budgets caused by cold damp homes, by; promoting the health benefits of energy efficiency in the home, and delivering a programme of energy efficiency improvements which offers personalised support, with the flexibility to offer tailored support for vulnerable households.

In addition, the Scheme aims to promote economic regeneration by; assisting householders with income maximisation through reduced fuel bills and referral to other support agencies and the promotion and support of local related trades.

By its activity to promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable technologies the

Scheme also aims to reduce the carbon emissions of households in the area.