1. Cumbria Affordable Warmth Project 2010 – 2013 Project Officer - Tom Barlow

2. The project came into being as a result of the findings and recommendations from the Scrutiny Report of Fuel Poverty in Cumbria on behalf of the Cumbria Health & Well-being Scrutiny Committee Project Background

3. Age Concern Barrow, Eden, & North West Cumbria --- Brampton Community Association “Breath Right” South Lakeland Consumer Advice Bureau South Lakeland Catholic Caring Services / Caritas Care Home Prime Housing Association South Lakes Housing Association West Cumbria Carers McMillan Relief (Plus statements from 5 individuals) Scrutiny Respondants

4. The Key Objective ‘To reduce fuel poverty and thereby reduce cold/damp homes, cold related illness, excess winter deaths, excessive fuel bills and health care costs’

5. Recommendations 1. Designation of Cumbria Wide Warm Zone 2. Role of Front Line Staff 3. Inter Agency Training 4. Targeting Advice in Areas of Greatest Need 5. Awareness Raising for Councillors 6. Lobbying by County & District Councils 7. Mental Health Effects measures by the NHS

6. Current Project Status 1 July 2010 4 th May 2010 Project Manager came into post with the following remit: - Promoting Fuel Poverty Issues Forming Partnerships with Agencies Accessing Funding for Insulation Measures Producing a Fuel Poverty Strategy/Action Plan Producing Polices and Procedures for the whole of Cumbria

7. Current Project Status 2 July 2010 Financial Spreadsheet 3 Year delivery Gantt chart Project Brief Statement of Work LA Survey Matrix Reporting Documents Draft Project Documentation has been produced but not fulfilled: -

8. Current Project Status 3 July 2010 Current Activity: - Communications Web Site Development Matrix Survey LA Fuel Poverty Targeting Training Options Model Delivery Schemes Letter to Energy CEO’s

9. The Project Aims Mapping Documents Reports Data Diary Links Energy Saving Tips Insulation Grants Social Tariffs Meter Readings Fuel Switching 2010 - Affordable Warmth Project - 2013 Corporate Header Picture Services: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q U R S T V W X Y Z This site is for practitioners who are looking to take action to reduce fuel poverty in Cumbria. WARNING referring someone through this site may result in: -  A better insulated home.  Reduced energy costs.  Addition benefits to help pay increasing energy bills.  A warmer safer home. Click here to make a referral. Click here to access Cumbria Advice Network Find direct links to many more advice services right here ! Counting Down 500 Homes Assisted with fuel poverty issues since May April 2010

10. CONTACT DETAILS Tom Barlow Affordable Warmth Project Co-ordinator Carlisle City Council Community Engagement The Civic Centre Carlisle CA3 8QG 01228 817239 07793666152 Email:ThomasB@carlisle.gov.uk