Environmental and Green Opportunities
Throughout West Lancashire, there are many opportunities for residents, community groups and businesses to take action and get involved. Below is a snapshot of what is available and follow the links for more information.
How Residents Can Get Involved:
Cosy Homes in Lancashire:
Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant
For residents who do not qualify for HUG2 or ECO funding but are interested in installing an Air Source Heat Pump, then the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant offers a £7500 voucher towards the capital cost of installing an Air Source Heat Pump. Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant (External Link)
Connected For Warmth Funding
Connected for Warmth offers fully-funded cavity wall insulation and loft insulation to households throughout Britain. Connected For Warmth Funding (External Link)
Eco and Eco Flex Funding
In July 2022 ECO4 was introduced. The qualifying criteria and qualifying measures has changed significantly from ECO3, so please read carefully before applying as you may want energy saving works which do not qualify.
- Any work carried out on your property using ECO funding needs to significantly improve the energy rating of your home.
- Funding is only available to replace an old Non - Condensing (Conventional) boiler, along with other energy efficiency improvements required on your property to significantly improve the energy rating of your home. Eco and Eco Flex Funding (External Link)
Home Upgrade Grant (HUG)
Home Upgrade Grant is a Government backed scheme delivered by Local Authorities to improve the energy efficiency of eligible households for free (a contribution will be expected from Landlords). To qualify you need to live in an eligible post code area, or have a household income of less than £31,000 per year or be in receipt of a means tested benefit. Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) (External Link)
West Lancashire's Parks and Countryside
We have a wide range of fun and fascinating events running throughout the year. To see a copy of this years events programme please click on the link above. West Lancashire's Parks and Countryside (Link)
Ormskirk Market
Ormskirk Market is one of the country's oldest and most traditional street markets, dating back to 1286 when the monks at nearby Burscough Priory were granted a Royal Charter by Edward 1 to hold a weekly outdoor market, it is still a focal point for locals and visitors alike. Come and enjoy the sights, sounds and local tastes on offer at Ormskirk Market and pick up some great bargains. Ormskirk Market (Link)
Volunteering with the Ranger Service
There are many different ways for people to become involved in volunteering for the Ranger Service. We offer a range of formal and informal opportunities tailored to meet the individual needs and availability of each volunteer. Volunteering with the Ranger Service (Link)
How Businesses Can Get Involved:
West Lancashire Green Tourism
The sector leading partnership between West Lancashire Borough Council and Green Tourism will position the region as a leader in sustainable tourism, and help support your business to gain Green Tourism accreditation and achieve sustainable growth. West Lancashire Green Tourism (External Link)
Chamber Low Carbon
These UK Government supported programmes are committed to the provision of a suite of fully funded services aimed to help businesses improve energy and environmental efficiencies, introduce on site renewable energy generation and save money. Chamber Low Carbon (External Link)
How Community Groups Can Get Involved:
Community Energy Fund - CEF
North West Net Zero Hub is administering our regional £2Million share of the Community Energy Fund (CEF) a £10Million grant programme open to community groups and eligible third sector organisations in England to develop projects from feasibility to commercialisation. The funding will support eligible community groups to consider options, design schemes and overcome barriers to investment. It should be noted that it will not provide a grant for capital investment in the projects themselves. North West Net Zero Hub (External Link)
Lancashire Climate Action Network
LancsCAN’s main AIM – to help mobilise Lancashire’s community voice and action on climate change, working collaboratively with others to advance the county’s climate agenda. Lancashire Climate Action Network (External Link)
