reNEW is a 10 year partnership between local residents, the New Bilton Community Association and Rugby Borough Council designed to improve the living environment and quality of life of people living in New Bilton and a part of Newbold. For more information on reNEW, contact Louise Clarke or visit the reNEW webpage.


ReNEW Community Newsletter

Renew News

Save money and heat your home...
Free Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation

The reNEW Housing energy efficiency scheme has completed more than 260 installations, but there is still money reserved in the scheme to benefit many more households and you could be one of them! Whether you're a home owner or rent from a private landlord, if you live in the declared Renewal Area you could be eligible for free cavity wall or loft insulation.

Who can apply?

* Anyone aged 60 or over

* Households with a child under-16 receiving child tax credit (no income limit)

* Persons registered disabled; or in receipt of in-capacity
benefit

Those in receipt of means tested benefit may be eligible if your system is broken or you do not have one. If you are not within the above criteria there is still help available. Contact Warwickshire Act on Energy on free phone 0800 988 2881. Funding for this project expires in October 2009 so if you have not already done so, we encourage you to make the most of this fantastic offer unique to the New Bilton and part Newbold Renewal Area.

Miller Pattison, working on behalf of reNEW and Rugby Borough Council (RBC) to carry out the insulation works will be out in the Renewal Area canvassing over the coming weeks, why not take the opportunity to speak to them direct for free advice.

Home safety checks for over 55s

Home improvements safety checks are available to people living within the Renewal Area over the age of 55 free of charge through Orbit Care and Repair. The service includes a basic safety assessment of your home and will provide residents with an
identified need with basic security door and window locks free of charge.

The idea of the initiative is to enable older people to live independently in their own homes safely and securely. Contact Care and Repair, 01788 533 867.


reNEW residents to receive discounts for home improvement materials

Supporting on-going physical and environmental improvements in the Renewal Area, Build Center on Somers Road are offering residents living within the reNEW boundary discountsup to 20% off selected materials purchased. The scheme aims to encourage people to carry out home improvements to their properties and increase the sense of community pride.

Personalised cards for discounted purchases at the Build Centre are now available from Rugby Borough Council Town Hall reception to all households in the Renewal Area able to provide a utility bill as proof of residency. The cards are valid until September 2009.

"Once we heard about the reNEW scheme we were delighted to help and support the local community. We look forward to helping you in the future, from all at Rugby Build Centre."

If you would like more information please contact Louise Clarke.


Future reNEW Forum Meeting datesand venues as follow:

Wednesday 22nd July 2009, 6.30pm at St Oswald's Church.

Wednesday 16th September 2009, 6.30pm at the New Bilton Community Association Centre.

Wednesday 11th November 2009, 6.30pm at Oakfield Children's Centre.

Wednesday 13th January 2010, 6.30pm at St Oswald's C.E. Primary School.

For further details and a comprehensive contacts list please click here.