Background

In this section

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Background
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The challenge
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The solution

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The impact
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How is the new approach being sustained?
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Lessons learned

Cotswold District Council secured funding from the LGA Housing Advisers Programme to collaborate with two neighbouring councils (West Oxfordshire District Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to plug a perceived gap in the market for succinct, direct and practical advice on how to achieve net zero housing, both new build and retrofit. House with solar panels on the roof

The toolkit project was a response to queries received by the councils from small developers, architects, self-builders and householders.

Last reviewed: 22/08/2023

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