Capel Hendre residents launch fuel club
Residents in Capel Hendre have put their own energy in to a community initiative to save on energy. In a concerted effort to drive down their fuel bills, residents and tenants of Bancyddraenen have launched a fuel club so that they can buy their oil in a group and take advantage of bulk discounts. A local credit union has also been established so that residents can apply for short-term loans to cover the cost of a bulk fuel order. Community volunteers are running the club and the credit union from the local tenant resource centre. Resident Sharon Morgan said: “The oil club and credit union is a fantastic opportunity for all local people to buy oil and have a big discount on it. It will make a big difference to a lot of people living here.” Carmarthenshire County Council has been encouraging communities to launch such schemes for several months. Clare Tinkler, Environmental Works Project Manager, said: “We are thrilled that another Carmarthenshire community has launched a fuel club, whi...