The Council's executive will meet next week to consider procuring a company for a programme to replace older boilers in council homes with modern, energy efficient “A” rated systems, beginning this year (June 2026), to ensure residents stay warm during the winter.
Ipswich Borough Council proactively replaces older boilers every fifteen years and it remains a priority that it continues to invest in its homes to ensure they meet the ‘Ipswich Standard’.
Having safe and well-maintained heating systems that operate at their maximum energy efficiency can help our most vulnerable residents by offering cheaper heating bills, whilst providing a continuous uninterrupted supply of heating and hot water when they need it most.
Cllr Alasdair Ross, Portfolio Holder for Housing, said:
“We know how important it is to maintain safe, efficient heating systems for our tenants. We will be proactively replacing old boilers as part of the £3.5million project, as we want to ensure people stay warm in their own homes, whilst reducing their energy bills. In turn, this will help to tackle fuel poverty in our town and support our carbon reduction goals.”
The programme would begin in June (2026) and work to procure a company to carry out the three-year contract (with an option to extend subject to satisfactory performance) would begin once decided. Value for money and a quality service will be assessed when selecting the best organisation for the job.