A FREE scheme to help homes become more energy efficient has been rolled out in parts of Bromley.

Homeowners in Chatterton Village and Southborough will soon be able to benefit from the RE:NEW energy efficiency programme.

The programme involves a range of different free measures, including low energy light bulbs, radiator panels, stand-by switches and water saving measures.

Where appropriate more substantial measures such as loft and cavity wall insulation will be offered either free of charge or at a subsidised rate.

RE:NEW is funded by Mayor Boris Johnson and is being provided for 55,000 homes is specific areas across the capital.

Mr Johnson said: "Retrofitting London's homes and buildings has a multiplicity of benefits for all of us. It makes sound economic sense by saving you money on your fuel bills, it reduces the pumping out of C02 and it creates much-needed jobs. I would urge residents of Bromley to take advantage of this free service."

The RE:NEW offer involves a full home energy survey carried out by a qualified home energy advisor, which takes roughly 90 minutes to do.

Residents then get an energy saving report and have a range of free energy saving measures installed.