As the largest Local Authority Registered Provider of social housing in Suffolk, with over 7,900 homes, Ipswich Borough Council holds a significant responsibility to ensure that its housing stock remains safe, energy-efficient, and of high quality.
The Council is committed to this mission through its Corporate Strategy 2023, Proud of Ipswich, which outlines the aim to take bold, practical action on the climate emergency and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This commitment is further supported by the Council’s Asset Strategy 2024-2030, which specifically focuses on social housing and the goal of achieving an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2030, where feasible, and creating a clear pathway toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
In alignment with the UK Government’s commitment to enhancing energy efficiency in social housing, this Decarbonisation Strategy details the necessary steps to reach an EPC rating of C across the Council’s social housing stock by 2030. This strategy integrates retrofit measures with ongoing investment programmes, such as planned maintenance and capital improvement works, ensuring a comprehensive, cost-effective, and sustainable approach that avoids future inefficiencies and unnecessary costs - taking a “no regrets” approach to long-term impact. The strategy also adheres to the Regulator for Social Housing’s Consumer Standards, ensuring that all actions contribute to providing safe, high-quality, and energy-efficient homes. Achieving these standards is crucial to the Council’s ongoing obligation to deliver housing that not only meets decency requirements but also prioritises the health, safety, and well-being of its tenants.
You can take part in the consultation by completing our online survey until the closing date on Saturday 6 September 2025.
