Housing Strategy Action Plan 2024-25

What will success look like in 2028? 

We will continue to install green technology measures to help residents heat their homes. Our new council stock will continue to promote green energy and be free from fossil fuel whilst the existing stock will continue to receive green measures as part of the investment programme. By 2028, We will have a higher-than-average energy rating across the borough. 

In partnership with the Combined Authority residents will have access to an energy advice centre providing help and information to support their decision to retrofit their homes.

Key Priorities 

• Ensure all new council homes are built to 2025 standards and free from fossil fuel
• Improve the energy efficiency of our existing council stock
• Promote a fabric first approach and explore retrofit options for council homes
• Maximise grant funding to deliver energy efficiency measures in homes across the borough
• Work with the North of Tyne Combined Authority to develop a framework for low carbon energy installers
• Explore finance models to provide greener energy measures in homes

2023-24 Delivery Targets-  Lead Officers: Housing Strategy Programme Manager