Free Energy Efficiency Advice

Are you a tenant in private rented accommodation within Sandwell? 

Want to know if you can save money on your energy bills?

Want to know if you can save money on your energy bills?

Free advice on energy efficiency is provided on:

• Pre-payment metering
• How to compare bills and find a cheaper supplier
• Information on Improving the efficiency of heating
• Understanding your energy bills

To help ensure that tenants of private rented accommodation are getting value for their money, Sandwell Consortium, Sandwell Advice Providers Network and Sandwell Citizens Advice Bureau can provide advice:

• Over the phone - if you have any specific questions.
• With a home visit to give advice on energy and where you can save.
• Or an appointment can be made for you at a community centre in your neighbourhood.

For more information or to make an Energy Advice appointment call Sandwell Consortium on 0121 565 8877 or email jawid@sandwellconsortium.co.uk

This service is funded by Sandwell Council. We do not promote or sell anything. Our trained advisors are here to help you save money and be more energy efficient in your privately-rented home.

Getting Ready for Christmas....... 2015!

We've only just had Christmas and as I write this today 6th January, people are packing their Christmas decorations away and children have just gone back to school.  Our wallets and purses are probably still suffering from the effects of the Christmas spend.  

One way we can ease that heavy Christmas 'hit' is to put aside some money every month.  You could open a small savings account specifically for this purpose and most Credit Unions, including our own 6Towns credit union will have a special Christmas Account.  You save a regular amount, say £20 a month and then draw the money down only in November or December: you cannot ordinarily withdraw the money!

Many people have traditionally used Christmas Clubs and Voucher schemes to save for Christmas.  Unfortunately this money is not protected if the scheme fails, you may remember that there was the collapse of the big Farepak scheme a few years ago. However your money is protected by Financial Services Compensation Scheme if you save with a credit union, building society or bank.  When you do withdraw your money, you can spend it in any shop unlike store vouchers, which are limited.

You can join 6Towns Credit Union at:

     382 High Street,
     West Bromwich,
     B70 9LB

     Tel: 0121 553 3110
     Email: info@sixtowns.co.uk

     www.sixtowns.co.uk

Welcome

Thank you for visiting this site.  It will carry articles and information that will, hopefully help save you money and cut back on your expenses.  This should be a place where we can share our ideas, tips and skills.

We will also help publicise the dates of events, workshops and initiatives we will be putting on.

So, watch this space.