Fuel poverty in Birmingham - networking meeting

Tackling fuel poverty in Birmingham

Moseley Community Development and Phil Beardmore (environmental consultant) organised an event to discuss fuel poverty in Birmingham. This a serious and growing issue for many people, as energy costs rise and incomes fall people find it harder to keep their homes warm and stay healthy.

Sponsors: European Anti Poverty Network – England. 2010 was the European year for combating poverty and social exclusion. EY2010 want to bring together those experiencing poverty and groups to discuss the challenges they face. Family Housing Association also helped with the costs.

When: June 28th, 9.30am till 2.00pm
Where: Moseley Exchange, 149-153 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8JP
Purpose: Networking event to share good practice and to consider the formation of an affordable warmth partnership in Birmingham

What happened?

There were a series of presentations from organisations tackling fuel poverty:

Understanding Fuel Poverty in Birmingham
Phil Beardmore – Environmental consultant

Third sector responses
Green Doctor service –Selena Ellis, Richard Schneider
High Street Energy – Luke Olly
Birmingham Settlement – Margaret Farrell
Localise WM – John Morris

Public sector responses
Birmingham Energy Savers – Bill Goodfellow
Birmingham health through warmth – Kyle Stott

Private sector responses
EON – Keith Budden

Development of an Affordable Warmth Partnership in Birmingham
Experiences from Walsall – Mandy Findlay, Energy Efficiency Officer, Walsall MBC.