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Households in South Lakeland and Eden will get an extra helping hand to cut their energy bills thanks to a funding boost for Cumbria Action for Sustainability.   CAfS is expanding support for households wanting to make energy-saving home improvements or fit solar panels, after successful bids to the government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, via South Lakeland and Eden district councils.   The funding of £92,294 in South Lakeland and £9,171 in Eden means we will be able to reach even more households through our Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria draughtproofing and advice service, as well as expanding our support and advice service [...]

Our first three events in the Climate Solutions for Cumbrian Landscapes webinar series have proved incredibly popular, with each event being very nearly fully booked  The hour-long webinars have been driven by a packed programme of expert speakers highlighting the vital role Cumbria’s landscape plays in tackling the climate emergency. So far, the series has discussed the importance of trees, peatlands and rivers, with speakers sharing the results of extensive research, right through to how that applies to local, real-life projects currently in progress and how that is making a real impact in reducing emissions, sequestering and storing carbon and supporting [...]

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We've have launched a series of free events for builders to help them develop their skills in retrofitting and renovating a range of homes. Tina Holt, Project Manager for the Retrofitting project said “These three events will look at the many considerations which need to be made when renovating or extending properties of different ages and types.” The series of three events starts with a half day course in airtightness on 28 February in Penrith.  Delivered by Ecological Building Systems based in Carlisle, the course will focus on the most appropriate methods and materials to ensure airtightness when retrofitting and [...]

Are you looking for a challenge this year? Are you wanting to improve your fitness, enjoy a social day out and do something for the planet all at the same time? Then look no further! The Keswick to Barrow Walk is back and we are on the lookout for keen climate-conscious individuals to join our team and walk to raise money for local climate action. Held on 13 May, the route is a challenging 40 miles in length and winds its way from North Cumbria through the beautiful Lake District valleys to reach its destination on the outskirts of Barrow. Thousands of people take part each year [...]

An innovative partnership project aimed at helping move South Lakeland towards net zero has been backed to the tune of nearly £75,000 - with the potential to draw down millions more.  The project will look at the barriers that are stopping rural businesses from cutting their carbon emissions and how those challenges can be reduced or removed. It'll be delivered by a collaboration between CAfS, South Lakeland District Council and the University of Cumbria, thanks to the £74,625 funding from Innovate UK, the government innovation agency, announced today.  Such barriers include high transport costs, inability to achieve economies of scale, [...]

With Christmas now less than a month away, many of us will be starting to think about gifts and cards for family and friends and perhaps how we can make our festive celebrations a little more climate friendly this year. We've brought together a few hassle-free ways to do some climate good this Christmas. Give the gift of a donation If you're struggling to think of a gift for that person who has everything and want your money to do some real good for the planet this Christmas, give the gift of a donation [...]