The News and Star reports that homes in Eden could see the highest rise in energy costs in mainland England this year

Figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that homes in Eden could see an increase in the cost of energy from £1,056 to £1,996 a year.

Reports suggest this could be due to the traditional construction of properties in rural areas as many properties in rural Eden are stone-built and therefore difficult to heat, leading to high energy bills for homeowners.

Eden District Council's Housing and Health Portfolio Holder Judith Derbyshire said: "It's something the council has been working on for quite a while, a lot of properties in rural areas you can't do cavity wall insulation and the rural properties tend to be off gas."

Eden District Council has run a number of schemes to support families with the challenges of heating rural properties and the rising cost of energy and will now pursue the Green Homes Grant 3 and the Homes Upgrade Grant. Additionally, the Carlisle City Council is leading a consortium of Cumbrian councils on a £19 million Sustainable Warmth Grants scheme.

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The News and Star - Households in Eden to see highest cost of energy rise in mainland England