Arbed scheme works get underway in Tyisha

Homeowners in parts of Tyisha, Llanelli, are benefitting from thousands of pounds worth of improvements to make their homes warmer and cheaper to run.

Around 100 homes are being improved under the Welsh Government’s Arbed scheme, following a successful funding application by Carmarthenshire County Council’s housing team.

Scaffolding has gone up and work has begun on cladding many of the properties with external wall insulation.

Once complete, the households can expect to make savings of around £180 a year on their energy bills, and their CO2 emissions reduced by 700kg a year.

Cllr Tegwen Devichand, Executive Board Member for Housing, said: “This is great news for people living in this part of the Tyisha ward. Not only will their homes be warmer, they’ll also be cheaper to run, therefore keeping more money in their pockets.

“The Arbed fund is limited, and the competition for it is tough, so our housing team did a great job in securing this money to benefit local people. We’re pleased to see work underway.”

The Arbed scheme aims to improve the energy performance of homes in Wales, as well as contributing to the fight against fuel poverty and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

It also boosts local economies by using local businesses to manufacture, supply and install components, with training and employment opportunities for local workers.

Homeowners identified as eligible have had full grant funding for the works.

Housing Manager Jonathan Willis said: “Arbed is a great scheme which supports our efforts to help private homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their homes. We do this via a range of means, and even if people aren’t eligible for grant funding such as Arbed, we can advise on small changes that may make a big difference to their bills.”