Many homes in and around Great Barton are about to get a whole lot greener. On Friday 20th November 60 residents collected, from the Village Hall, free energy saving products, worth nearly £9,000 supplied under a "Greener Homes DIY Scheme".  The initiative, which is being piloted by St. Edmundsbury Borough Council, is part of Suffolk County Council's - Creating the Greenest County initiative, working in conjunction with Parish Councils and the Energy Saving Trust. The project has been funded by the East of England Regional Assemble.

The list of energy saving and eco products included regular loft insulation, sheep's wool loft insulation, draught proofing kits, water butts, pipe insulation, hot water cylinder jackets, solid wall insulation, reflective radiator panels and energy usage monitors.  Residents are responsible for the installation.  

Future events are being planned for:-
Saturday 23rd January 10.00 -1.00pm Fornham All Saints Community Centre

and

Saturday 13th February 10.00 - 1.00pm Great Whelnetham Village Hall

At this stage of the project there is still £90K available and the council are looking for other parish/community groups who would be interested in participating in the project.