Funding available Warmer Homes, online scams help, and more

Warmer Homes funding

Please make your residents aware that they may be eligible for funding towards energy efficiency measures in their homes.

Subject to eligibility, the government-funded Warmer Homes programme could pay for energy efficiency measures such as insulation and solar panels.

There’s more information on the link below or residents can call 0800 038 5737.

Help is available to keep residents safe from online scams

If you know of any local community groups that would like some free digital safety support, our Get Safe Online Digital Ambassadors are ready to help.

Based at locations across the county, these fully-trained Digital Ambassadors can offer residents one to one sessions at a local library, presentations and informal chats at community groups, or pop in to your community events to talk about all things digital.

Residents encouraged to return unwanted walking aids this Recycle Week

Walking aids such as crutches, walking sticks and frames can be returned for reuse or recycling at your nearest West Sussex Recycling Centre during this year's Recycle Week (19 - 25 September).

Please pass this information to your residents who may have equipment which can be returned.

A poster with full details of how to return items is also available for printing if you are able to display in a prominent place.

Recycling Centres will only be able to accept walking aids during Recycle Week. To return items at all other times, telephone NRS on 0345 1272931 or email enquiries@westsussex.nrs-uk.net

Expect the unexpected from your local library

Are your residents aware that our 36 libraries are free to join and offer much more than books?

Our libraries also offer:

• Events for everyone - from family-friendly toddler time to business events, board games, employment clinics and author evenings.
• Digital access – free Wi-Fi in all libraries and whether you want to catch up on the latest issue of Vogue or listen to your favourite book on audio, the library offers a free eLibrary service (Libby) 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Take home toys – families can take home up to three toy bags (for up to three weeks, with no late fees!) from any library.
• Reminiscence packs and more!

Take a look at our latest Annual Report

A year of progress delivering vital services for communities in challenging times” is the core theme of West Sussex County Council’s Annual Report for 2021/2.

Please encourage your communities to take a look at our focus, progress and challenges.