Watford Borough Council has secured a significant amount of funding that will help towards installing insulation to housing across the town.

The council says it has gained funding through a number of sustainability and housing bids, with two of them successful.

Just over £1.75 million has been secured for a joint project between the council, Three Rivers District Council, and Watford Community Housing (WCH); the latter of which will provide further funds on top.

This project is likely to enable measures to be installed in more than 200 homes, including 105 WCH properties and 50 private properties for external wall insulation, along with 60 private properties for solar PV and smart heating controls.

The council has said target areas will soon be identified, and the aim is to offer improvements to every home in the selected areas or streets.

This project will is in addition to the Green Home Grant voucher scheme support that is in place across Watford, as well as new insulation measures the council is proposing for the terraced housing around Leavesden Road.

A second successful bid of £2m between the council and Buckinghamshire Council will be spent supporting more vulnerable households.

Cllr Tim Williams, cabinet member with responsibility for sustainability, said: "This is wonderful news. It is clear what a real difference insulation makes to residents everyday lives, so we are delighted that we will be able to provide external wall insulation to many more homes as a result of this funding.

"Not only will the insulation improve the lives of our residents but it will also provide a greener energy solution, so it’s a win-win."