Volunteers sought to help block draughty homes

A new group is being created to help tackle draughts and poor insulation in West Berkshire.

Draughtbusters is aimed at helping in the homes of the district's elderly and vulnerable residents.

The council is seeking volunteers to help find and fix draughts in homes and to help raise awareness of what residents can do

to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

The council says it needs both a core team who can set up the organisation, arrange training, publicity and work with other

bodies; and also practical people who are willing to give some

time to find and fix problems in homes.

The council hopes the move will mean residents have warmer and more energy-efficient homes - while also having a positive

environmental impact.

They also hope it will help to reduce energy bills at a time when home heating costs have rocketed

alongside a broader increase in the cost of living.