Some argue that you should reduce heat loss as much as possible before considering a heat pump. Others say that waiting until your home is perfectly insulated can delay carbon savings and prevent people from making the switch away from fossil fuels, especially now with the government grant for heat pumps saving people thousands of pounds. So who's right?

On Saturday 25 April, Climate Action Shipbourne and Plaxtol (CASP) held an Eco Fair in the grounds of Shipbourne Village Hall.

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme will now increase to £9,000 for households replacing oil or LPG heating with a heat pump