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Local council initiatives
Local councils often run schemes to help residents improve their homes, especially for energy efficiency or to cope with extreme weather like heatwaves. These initiatives can include grants, advice, or even practical support for things like insulation or shading, making homes more comfortable and affordable to run, as many in the story wished for.
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