Agenda item - SHINE Project Update

52.1    An officer gave brief overview and stated the following:

·         Energy efficiency and fuel poverty work was being carried out in tenant’s homes.

·         Volunteers at Shine project were currently being trained and could possibly be involved with tenant advice in future.

·         It was confirmed that electric power was 4 times more expensive than gas and as a result added to very high bills.

52.2    Residents had the following comments, statements and enquiries:

·         It was noted that many properties were old and damp and that BHCC were reluctant to provide sufficient appliances such as radiators.

·         Different methods of resolving issues regarding condensation were requested.

·         Panel members were encouraged to attend TRA meetings.

52.3    Officers responded to resident’s statements, enquiries and comments:

·         An officer stated that damp could appear similar to condensation and provided various points of information to delineate difference and methods that could be employed to help counter this.

·         It was confirmed that this project was part of the Interreg program funded by the EU.

·         BESCO was on behalf of the Shine project

·         Bulbs would be provided for free

52.4    The Chair noted that in future it might be useful to provide information regarding gas and electrical heating.

52.5    RESOLVED – that the panel noted the report.