Funding of £170,000 will be provided to support the green training by 2014; it will help people to find relevant work placements across a number of organisations in the green industry. Environmental groups, policymakers and companies have made the argument that renewable energy should be favoured over sources of non-renewables because it will create green jobs and boost the economy as well as help people tackle climate change. Some 1,300 young people will benefit from the project. The government is determined to continue with its commitment to improve energy efficiency in Britain.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is expected to rubber-stamp the scheme before building construction work can begin in 2014. Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s cabinet member for community engagement Harry Phibbs, explained that this is a vital investment for the area which will create new jobs and encourage future economic growth. Mr Phibbs said: “This development is bringing positive change, improvements and jobs to an area that needs revitalising.”. The scheme will build more than 1,500 homes across five buildings, ranging from 8 to 20 storeys.