If you are concerned about someone who you think is rough sleeping, you can send an alert to StreetLink.
Additional housing grants and loans
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
GOV.UK is providing funding for upgrading your boiler.
You could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler.
More information is on the GOV.UK website.
Essex Energy Switch
The Essex Energy Switch is a group buying scheme for gas and electricity.
It is a collaborative approach to search for cheaper, greener deals on their energy bills. Buying as a group reduces the prices. An auction takes place where energy suppliers offer bids to residents promoting their lowest tariffs.
All energy suppliers must offer 100% renewable energy as part of their tariffs. If the tariff isn’t beneficial, as a resident, there is no obligation to accept or pursue with the tariff.
More information can be found on the Big Community Switch website.