Retrofit scheme wins top award

The Partnership, of which Three Rivers District Council is a member, was awarded Gold in the Green Public Service Award at the iESE Public Transformation Awards 2025 on 5 March.

HCCSP was commended for its collaborative model, demonstrating how public services can deliver measurable sustainability outcomes—from financial efficiencies to significant carbon reductions. The Partnership has strengthened Hertfordshire’s ability to tackle climate challenges through a multi-sector approach, engaging key stakeholders across property, planning, resilience, and public health, as well as working beyond the public sector’s traditional boundaries to include retrofit installers and further education providers.

Cllr Jon Tankard, Three Rivers District Council’s lead member for Climate Change and Sustainability, said: “Helping residents retrofit their homes in order to make them more efficient, and to save money, is a key priority for this council. I am delighted that the effectiveness of HCCSP’s collaboration has been recognised, as we work with our neighbouring Local Authorities to reduce carbon emissions across the county.”

In addition to HCCSP’s projects, Three Rivers District Council has directly delivered grant-funded energy efficiency improvements to more than 300 homes in the district since 2021.

Cllr Simon Speller, Chair of HCCSP and Cabinet Member for Environment and Performance for Stevenage Council, said: “As we enter our fifth year, we are honoured to be recognised for bringing together so many partners across the region. While individuals and households can take action to support a sustainable future, our impact is far greater when we work together. HCCSP is demonstrating this through initiatives like Solar Together, which has helped over 1,600 homes install solar panels at discounted prices, unlocking more than £17 million in private investment in renewable energy. Our home retrofit guide also provides clear, practical steps for residents to improve energy efficiency in their homes and communities.”

HCCSP’s work is helping to prevent further climate impacts while ensuring Hertfordshire residents and businesses can rapidly adapt.

PHOTO CAPTION:  Cllr Simon Speller, HCCSP Chair, and Helen Burridge, HCCSP Manager, receive iESE Award.