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The borough's least efficient council homes are to get an overhaul under new Tory guidelines aimed at building on Croydon's reputation as an environmentally conscious borough.

In its newly released three-year strategy, the council intends to build upon the successes of the past three years.

Council homes, starting from the least energy efficient up, will benefit from energy saving technologies.

Some homes will be provided with loft insulation, double glazing and energy efficient boilers to cut down on the already falling amount of CO2 produced by the 14,013 homes in Croydon Council's housing stock.

Part of the investment in Croydon's green strategy will see homes destined to be built for council residents using sustainable materials and state-of-the-art solar water heaters.

Under the programme, council-run housing estates will also benefit from the installation of mini-recycling centres.

Councillor Dudley Mead, deputy leader and cabinet member for housing, said: "We all know that the issue of creating a more sustainable environment is a local as well as a world-wide issue.

"We, as a council, must ensure we play our part, by setting an example in our own practices and taking energy efficiency into account in the decisions we make."

11:22am Saturday 3rd May 2008

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