EVERY window and door at Grimsby's Municipal Offices is being replaced in a bid to make the building more energy efficient.

Once complete, the project should cut carbon emissions by 32,000 tonnes a year – the equivalent of every resident of Great Coates, Laceby and Waltham flying to Australia and back.

The move is part of the council's commitment to the 10:10 campaign – a Grimsby Telegraph- backed drive to cut carbon emissions by ten per cent this year.

Mike Tofton, principal asset surveyor, said: "Refurbishment work to the Municipal Offices is currently under way.

"The works will help extend the life expectancy of the property, reduce long-term running costs and improve the environment of the property which provides a valued service to members of the community.

"Disruption to frontline services will be kept to a minimum and work to areas that could affect the public will be done outside of opening hours."