Cheaper deals on heating.

HUNDREDS of housing association and council tenants in the Vale of Glamorgan can expect lower fuel bills this winter, thanks to a major energy partnership.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is one of 10 local authorities and five housing associations that have joined the South Wales Energy Partnership (SWEP) to ensure tenants receive a fair deal on energy supplies.

Barry councillor Stuart Egan, chairman of SWEP, said gas and electricity suppliers were continually bombarding householders with often confusing information on deals to save on energy costs.

He said SWEP had negotiated with major energy companies to "eliminate the hassle".

He added: "This help could lead to big savings on electricity, gas and coal bills and give tenants access to a range of grants to make their homes warmer and more energy efficient."

And he said: "The number of tenants joining the scheme is growing monthly.

"With the onset of winter and the prospect of high fuel bills, this is the ideal time for tenants in council houses and housing association properties to get a fairer deal."

Further details are available from SWEP on 0800 072 5172.

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MONEY SAVING SCHEME Barry resident Molly Conway signs up for the SWEP scheme. Alos pictured are councillors Stuart Egan and Maureen Kelly-Owen and Maurice Nugent, chairman of the Vale of Glamorgan council.