Wolverhampton Homes is hosting a series of free community sessions throughout February 2026 to help residents in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, lower their heating costs and stay warm this winter. The events offer practical advice on saving money on bills and support for households struggling to keep their homes at a healthy temperature.
Wolverhampton Homes’ Energy and Climate Change Team will be at local sites during February, including Wednesfield Library (11 Feb) and Central Library (26 Feb), offering free advice and one-on-one consultations where needed. (Bilston Library hosted a Winter Wellbeing session on 19 November 2025 but is not listed on Wolverhampton Homes’ February 2026 schedule.) Visitors can get help on topics such as managing smart meters, preventing damp and mould, and — with Severn Trent Water present at some events — water-saving tips.
The sessions come as energy costs remain high. Ofgem has set the price cap for 1 January–31 March 2026 at £1,758 per year for a typical dual‑fuel household paying by Direct Debit. Energy UK’s recent analysis warns bills are still elevated nationally, and government sub‑regional fuel‑poverty data show Wolverhampton is among the more fuel‑vulnerable areas, with roughly one in five households estimated to struggle with energy costs.
Attendees can also check whether they qualify for free home‑improvement measures (for example, boiler upgrades or, in some cases, solar PV) through schemes promoted by the City of Wolverhampton Council and national programmes such as ECO4. ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) are scheduled to end or transition at the end of March 2026, making the February clinics a last practical window for residents to be assessed for those particular programmes; qualifying measures under ECO4 have been estimated to deliver up to around £1,000 in annual savings for some households.
“Looking at how we can make improvements to create better insulated, warmer properties that are cheaper to heat can have a positive effect on health, reducing the risk of respiratory illnesses,” said Cllr Jasbir Jaspal, Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, City of Wolverhampton Council.
Local outreach organisers say the Winter Wellbeing clinics and co‑located warm hubs aim to reach elderly residents and households in deep fuel poverty to help them access advice and, where eligible, fast‑track assessments for home improvements.
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