Council houses across South Kesteven are to benefit from a £3.4m Government grant to fund energy efficiency upgrades.

The funding was confirmed today after South Kesteven District Council had identified a programme of energy efficiency and low-carbon heating upgrades.

More than 330 homes are identified for this work, spread across predominantly rural areas of the district.

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.1 grant of £3.4m will be supported with £3,847,516.82 from the Council's Housing Revenue Account to meet the total funding required.

A spokesperson for the Council said: "The work programme we have put together has clear benefits for the Council's wider work to reduce carbon emissions.

"Although the homes outlined for the bid are not included in the Council's own carbon footprint, energy efficiencies will be achieved through delivery of the project.

"There will also be wider benefits to tenants including an improved living environment and reduced energy consumption all aiding to help address cost of living pressures."

Last week, a revised Climate Action Strategy prepared by the Council, which focuses on specific areas relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation, took a step forward with a key committee agreeing to it going out for a public consultation.

More information on this is available online.