A GREEN Party campaigner is calling for more help to insulate homes across Reading.
Doug Creswell has launched a petition which aims to put pressure on Reading Borough Council to keep people warm this winter.
It follows two reports which highlight the effects of energy inefficiency on residents of the borough.
A Friends of the Earth survey revealed that some 4,000 homes in Reading need to be properly insulated to meet national climate change targets.
Another report showed that 7,290 households could not afford to heat their homes properly. This was carried out before the recent fuel crisis saw energy bills increase.
Mr Creswell is concerned about the impact of the ciris on residents.
“Homes in Reading need improved insulation more than ever,” he said.
“This will reduce fuel bills, tackle poverty, create jobs and limit climate changing pollution.”
Cllr David McElroy, Green councillor for Redlands, added: “We want to live in a town where no one’s nan has to choose between heating, eating and preserving the planet for their grandkids.”
For more information, visit: bit.ly/warmerreading
