- Historic Scotland
- Radon Gas
- The Energy Assistance Package
- The Crofters Commission
Historic Scotland
Historic Scotland have produced a series of guidance booklets, one of which offers general advice on how best to maintain your home - Maintaining your home – a short guide for homeowners
Radon Gas
The Highland Council is working with the UK Health Protection Agency (HPA) and NHS Highland to develop a programme of action to help Highland residents whose homes have been identified as having high levels of the naturally occurring radioactive gas, radon.
he move follows the publication by the Scottish Government of new radon maps for Scotland produced by the HPA. Highland is one of 16 local authorities in Scotland which has areas with a presence of radon exceeding the level which requires action to remedy the problem.
The Energy Assistance Package
The Energy Assistance Package is a four stage package to help maximise incomes, reduce fuel bills and improve the energy efficiency of homes. It replaces the Central Heating and Warm Deal programmes. The Energy Saving Trust will manage delivery of the package on behalf of the Scottish Government.
To find out what the package can offer you, telephone the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012 or look at the Energy Saving Trust website
The Crofter’s Commission
There are special grants available to Crofters via the Crofter’s Commission. One such grant is designed to assist with repairs and maintenance of property.
Crofters proposing to apply for grant from the Highland Council would need to demonstrate that they have been unable to access Commission grant prior to application.
You can get information from the Crofters Commission website or by contacting:
Crofters Commission
4-6 Castle Wynd
Inverness
IV2 3EQ
Telephone: 01463 663450
Crofters Commission
The Business Centre (Unit 3)
Crossapol
Isle of Tiree
PA77 6UP
Telephone: 01879 220240
e-mail: chgs@scotland.gsi.gov.uk