HOUSEHOLDS in the Cotswolds can apply for a grant of up to £4,000 to install a new energy efficient central heating system.

The funding is being made available from a £24milliion pot from the government yo residents that do not currently have central heating. The scheme, run by Warm and Well, is predominantly aimed at properties that are currently heated by costly 'on peak' electric systems.

Further information and energy efficiency advice is available from the Warm and Well website.