The additional £1 million funding comes from two government-backed energy efficiency schemes: the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and Warm Homes: Local Grants.
Lambeth Council has successfully secured an additional £1 million in funding to improve the energy efficiency of both social housing and private homes across the borough.
The latest funding comes from two government-backed energy efficiency schemes: the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and Warm Homes: Local Grants. The investment will directly benefit residents of Blenheim Gardens Estate in Brixton and Leigham Court Estate in Streatham, cutting energy bills and reducing carbon emissions. Planned improvements include new insulation, draught proofing, energy-efficient windows, solar panels, and modern lighting systems.
This initiative builds on previous retrofitting efforts, with nearly 700 homes across Lambeth already upgraded under a national programme aimed at making socially rented properties more sustainable. Additionally, Blenheim Gardens Estate and Tivoli Road received investment in May 2024 as part of the borough’s ongoing commitment to green energy solutions.
“The improvement works should not only cut bills and cut emissions, it should also help tackle issues like damp and mould.”
Rezina Chowdhury, Deputy Leader
Supporting Private Homes
Lambeth’s funding success is part of a wider collaboration between 27 London boroughs and housing associations to improve energy efficiency across the capital. In addition to the upgrades for social housing, further measures will be introduced for privately owned homes under a Greater London Authority (GLA) scheme.
Low-income households living in privately owned or rented homes with poor energy efficiency ratings will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £15,000 to fund retrofit improvements. Details on how to apply for this financial support will be released in the near future.
A Step Towards a Greener Future
Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, welcomed the funding:
“I’m pleased we have secured this new funding and are able to improve more council homes. These improvement works will not only cut bills and reduce emissions but also help tackle issues such as damp and mould.”
The funding aligns with Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan, published in March 2022, which sets out the borough’s ambition to retrofit all existing buildings to an average Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or higher by 2030.
The council will begin implementing these energy-saving measures from April 2025, with completion expected over the following three to five years.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on the council’s website for further details on grant applications and project progress.
