RESIDENTS have until the middle of October to take part in a scheme which could save them money on their energy bills.

They can register an interest in Colchester’s Big Community Switch by finding a recent energy bill and visiting www.colchester.gov.uk/bigcommunityswitch by October 13.

They will then receive an email later this month with the chance to switch electrical or gas suppliers and potentially save hundreds of pounds a year.

If they agree, everything is sorted out by scheme organiser iChoosr.

Information is also available by calling 01206 507555.