Repair businesses in three London boroughs are offering 50% off professional repairs as part of the “UK’s first” electrical repair voucher scheme.
Local businesses in Hackney, Haringey and Waltham Forest will accept discount vouchers from 1 April, which are being funded by North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and delivered in partnership with The Restart Project, ReLondon and FixFirst.
North London residents can apply for a voucher online and will receive a QR code to use at participating high street repair businesses.
Customers receive their discount of 50% (up to £50) at payment and the businesses claim back the cost.
Fiona Dear, Co-Director at The Restart Project said: “Repair is hugely popular, but cost is one of the main reasons that people don’t fix their electricals, so we’re delighted to be trialling the first electrical repair voucher scheme in the UK.
“The trial will directly reduce repair costs for Londoners, encourage more people to try out repair, and support north London’s repair businesses.”
The trial will directly reduce repair costs for Londoners, encourage more people to try out repair, and support north London’s repair businesses.
The voucher scheme officially launched with an opening event taking place at Neil Electrics in Wood Green, attended by Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy and Chair of ReLondon, and Fiona Dear, Co-Director of the Restart Project, among others.
Councillor Clyde Loakes MBE, Chair of North London Waste Authority said: “Offering people discount vouchers is a fantastic way to make repair affordable and attractive and support the move towards a circular economy.
“This initiative has great potential – not only to normalise getting everyday items fixed instead of replaced, but also to give us the evidence we need on whether discounted repair services can keep things in use for longer.”
