We’ve delivered multiple projects for Wirral Council, under the “Warmer Wirral” umbrella, since 2009.
From November 2024, to October 2025, we’re delivering a health and housing ‘trailblazer’ service
The programme was devised following a research project undertaken by Wirral Council’s Public Health team.
, which will support Wirral residents in need to pay their bills and improve their wellbeing in the process.
The scheme, funded by Wirral Council’s Public Health team, aims to reduce the health impacts of fuel poverty and extreme temperatures in homes via a new fuel poverty service.
Cllr Paul Stuart, Leader of Wirral Council, said:
The ongoing rise in energy prices and the continued cost of living crisis have led to a sustained increase in households struggling to afford heat and electricity.
Fuel poverty, which means being unable to heat your home to a safe and comfortable standard, can have a profound impact on health, particularly affecting elderly people, young children, and those with pre-existing conditions.
The new service will be delivered by Energy Projects Plus. During a one-year pilot, Energy Projects Plus will:
- Provide advice and support to households living in fuel poverty
- Work with health services to target potentially vulnerable households with details of support available
- Deliver energy efficiency advice sessions in community venues
- Deliver talks to community groups around the health impacts of fuel poverty
- Provide and install small and medium energy measures (ranging from DIY draughtproofing to heating system repairs) to at least 100 homes
The service is projected to achieve more than £200,000 per annum in fuel bill savings for residents.
Peter Owen, Chief Executive at Energy Projects Plus, said:
Empowering members of the community to be more energy efficient is at the heart of what we do at our charity. We’re thrilled to be taking part in this trailblazer project and delivering our new service, to help residents reduce bills and keep warm – especially during the colder months.
To find out more about the availability of energy efficiency advice to help Wirral residents keep healthy and warm in their homes, call our Save Energy Advice Line free on 0800 043 0151, or email advice@epplus.org. Lines are open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, except for Bank Holidays, and the days between Christmas and New Year.