AM Welcomes Changes

CARL SARGEANT AM WELCOMES CHANGES TO SUSTAINABLE HOMES CODE

Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, is welcoming the news that, in the future, social housing tenants in Alyn and Deeside can expect to have cheaper fuel bills. The Minister for Environment, Housing and Sustainability has announced that, from now on, all new housing funded by the Social Housing Grant is required to meet Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. It is also the Assembly Government’s intention to move towards Code Level 4 and 5 as soon as possible.Mr Sargeant said: “More energy efficient housing will mean cheaper bills for residents, which is obviously welcome news.“Our commitment to building more sustainable low carbon homes is also part of our strategy to decrease our carbon emissions in Wales. We are looking at ways to address the issues of climate change right across every government portfolio.”