Climate Change

Bins, Waste and Recycling

Recycling Food Waste

From April 2026, as part of the Government's national recycling scheme, the council has to provide a weekly food waste collection service to all residents that want it.

Households will be provided with two free plastic caddies to store food leftovers in. The collected waste will be taken to a specialist waste recycling centre in Farrington, near Preston, where it will used to generate electricity.

Council Car Park Electric Vehicle Charging Points

LCC has been pre-allocated £10.1m from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund to enhance the presence of on-street low-powered charge points in residential areas. This initiative aims to accelerate the commercialisation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVC) throughout the Lancashire-12 districts.

LCC LEVI Fund EV Charging Infrastructure

LCC Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy

Energy Efficiency Resources

Council Grants

Throughout the year the council runs different grant schemes offering support to community projects.

Cosy Homes in Lancashire 

Cosy Homes in Lancashire, a council-supported initiative making homes cosy and energy efficient with free grants, advice, resources and community events.

www.chil.uk.com 

Hyndburn Homewise

Designated Home Improvement Agency in the Ribble Valley.

Contact 01254 232249 or www.homewiseonline.org

Winter Fuel Payment

https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment

The Warm Home Discount Scheme

https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme . 

This scheme is likely to end so we advise you apply now!

Benefits and financial support if you're on a low income

Help with heating, housing and other living costs. Includes Universal Credit.

https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/low-income

Find ways to save energy in your home

The government's Simple Energy Advice website has information on how to reduce your bills and make your home more energy efficient. You can also call the Simple Energy Advice helpline on 0800 444 202.

Energy saving tips!

These energy saving tips from British Gas and energy saving advice from Electricity North West can help you to reduce how much energy you use, and save you money.