A NEW aerial map shows how hot Tenbury is and what impact the town might be having on global warming.

The new thermal map shows residents and businesses how well insulated their properties are.

The map is available at warmer worcestershire.com and allows residents to enter their postcode and see an image of their property that uses a simple colour scheme to show how much heat is being lost through the roof.

The thermal image was captured between November and March on cold, clear winter nights.

For a poorly insulated property, £1 out of every £3 spent on heating could be wasted. The website includes information on ways to insulate homes, helpful hints on using energy more efficiently and advice on free or cut price loft and cavity wall insulation.

Residents can also look out for Warmer Worcestershire stands at local events taking place over the summer.

On Monday, August 24, an event will take place at Tenbury Library from 10am-4pm. Free thermocards, which provide a guide to the optimum temperature for your home, will be available on the stands.

“I’d urge everyone to visit the website and find out whether they could improve the efficiency of their homes, either through better insulation or by making small changes in behaviour,” said Prof Michael Clarke, chairman of the Worcestershire Partnership.

In the second phase of the project, vulnerable residents, like the elderly and those on low incomes, will be given advice on grants to insulate their homes, and other schemes to assist in paying their heating bills.

Worcestershire Partnership includes county and district councils, the Chamber of Commerce, Worcestershire NHS and Act on Energy.