Unfortunately due to a lack of funding from central government we have, for the foreseeable future, had to suspend offering discretionary grants and loans to assist with repairs to private sector housing. However, we are holding a waiting list for assistance, please call the private sector housing team on 01255 686744 or email environmental.services@tendringdc.go.uk.

However if you have a disability, mandatory grants to help provide adaptations to your home are available - for details of how to apply please see the Disabled Facilities Grants page.

For free tailored, impartial advice on improving the energy efficiency of your home and for information on subsidised cost insulation and other energy efficiency measures, call the Energy Savings Trust. Advice Centre on Tel: 0800 512 012 or visit their website at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

If you are on benefit, disabled or elderly and require help with heating and/or insulation then you may qualify for assistance through the Warm Front Grant Scheme. Visit the website DirectGov for further information.

In certain circumstances charitable funding may be available to pay for urgent works or disabled adaptations to your home. Swan Repair and Care, a not for profit organisation which works in partnership with the Council, may be able to investigate this for you. Call them on 01255 814410.