Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Stourton.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The work will start on Friday 6^th October and is expected to take approximately 5 weeks to complete. It has been planned in collaboration with Leeds City Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the members of the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

From Monday 9^th October there will be temporary traffic lights on Pontefract Road. These will be in place from the junction of Queen Street, finishing at the junction of Skelton Grange Road and will be in place for the full duration of the project.

From Monday 23^rd October there will be a road closure on Queen Street, at the junction of Pontefract Road. This will be in place for approximately two weeks. A signed diversion will be put in place.

Advance warning signs will be displayed prior to works starting.

Chris Nevison, Business Operations Lead for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Leeds.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Middlesbrough.

After carrying out essential gas mains replacement work on Longlands Road, it has been agreed with Middlesbrough council for NGN to resurface the highway.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

As of the 8^th October for one day, it has been agreed to close a section of Longlands Road east and westbound, between the junctions Ormesby Road and Cargo Fleet Lane. There will be a fully signed diversion in place.

Steven Storey, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. ”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Harrogate.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The work will start on Monday 2^nd of October and is expected to last for seven weeks.

It has been planned in close collaboration with North Yorkshire County Council Highways and follows a first phase of town centre works which were completed at Crescent Road and Montpellier Road in Autumn 2022.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

Crescent Road lane closure and traffic lights 

A lane closure will be introduced on Crescent Road and Ripon Road along with four-way lights on the junction of Crescent Road, Parliament Street, Ripon Road and Kings Road for two weeks. The existing lights will be bagged, and temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 7am to 7pm.

 Montpellier Road (Round-about) & Montpellier Hill Lane closure

A lane closure will be implemented on Montpellier Road (Round-about) & Montpellier Hill Lane for two weeks.

Cold Bath Road traffic lights and parking suspensions

Multiple 2 and 3-way lights will be introduced on Cold Bath Road for five weeks starting from the 2^nd of October.

Wellington Square Road closure

A road closure will be implemented on Wellington Square for two weeks.

Signs will be displayed for motorists and traffic lights will be manned seven days a week between 7am and 7pm, to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.

While the majority of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will need to access customer properties to complete the project and ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas.

Scott Kitchingman, Business Operations Lead for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience to customers caused during these essential works, but it’s vital that we complete this project to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Harrogate.

“We completed phase 1 of this project in Autumn 2022. It was a complex scheme during which we faced multiple engineering challenges because of the depth of the gas main.

“This caused a delay to our timescales and meant we were unable to complete the following phase within a reasonable timeframe without impacting customers and businesses during the busy Christmas period.

“Collaborating closely with North Yorkshire County Council, we’ve worked hard to review the remaining work and plan this final phase in a way that minimises impact to residents and local businesses as much as possible.

“Our Customer Care officers will be visiting customers throughout the coming weeks to update them on the works and understand any questions or concerns people may have.

“We thank customers for their patience in the meantime as we work to complete this project as safely and quickly as possible.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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Having rolled out 65 projects supporting customers in vulnerable situations, NGN is seeking to cast its net wider to find additional partners across the North East, northern Cumbria and Yorkshire. 

 Gas distributor Northern Gas Networks recently met with health and social care specialists and groups with vested interests with the aim of tackling the impact of fuel poverty on health outcomes. 

Given that 1 in 5 gas customers may need extra support during their interactions with NGN, yet they might only deal with the gas network once in their lifetime, it is essential that NGN has a strategy that focusses on looking after customers in vulnerable situations. 

As part of its Customer Vulnerability strategy, NGN organises throughout the year, events aimed at addressing the issues facing customers in vulnerable situations, bringing together its wide-ranging partnership network to develop and roll out best practice and share experiences. 

Speaking to its partners, NGN, which transports gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses across the North East, northern Cumbria and Yorkshire, hears first-hand what customers in vulnerable situations need.  

Recently, delegates came together to speak with the team about their invaluable work to date and future plans to support people facing and experiencing fuel poverty. 

NGN works closely with several partners across the region where it operates. Through its Ofgem-funded Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Allowance (VCMA), NGN provides funding to organisations, who are experts in their fields to advise and help resolve, with practical solutions the problems people face when they struggle to keep their homes warm.  

It is now widely understood that homes that are cold due to fuel poverty exacerbate health inequalities and the area where NGN operates contains some of the most economically challenged communities in the UK, from remote parts of rural Northumberland to deprived areas of Bradford. 

Eileen Brown, Customer Experience at NGN said:  

“We were delighted that so many organisations gave their time to collaborate with us on how best to direct the funds that we have available to support local projects tackling the issues impacting our communities. 

“Understanding and hearing the issues from these experts is essential for us to be able to provide financial support to on-the-ground organisations directly helping people who are really struggling and worrying about keeping warm as the colder months approach. 

“Cold homes can cause or worsen a range of serious health conditions and people can die because of living in a cold home. Fuel poverty can also have a significant impact on mental health.  

“Working with expert partners across our region means we can target advice and awareness to where it’s needed most and develop projects delivering tangible benefits to peoples’ lives.” 

Hannah Greason, Tackling Poverty Officer at Gateshead Council said:  

“Tackling fuel poverty is a core priority for my team at the Council, so it’s really encouraging to hear what Northern Gas has done and is planning to do in their efforts to support vulnerable residents. It was also particularly insightful to hear NEA’s updates on Warm Home Prescriptions which I didn’t know about until now. Another informative and well-executed workshop from NGN!” 

Northern Gas Networks is currently working on 65 projects across its geographical footprint and is now looking for additional partners to come on board. If you’d like to hear more about funding available through Northern Gas Networks, please get in touch with Stephanie Ord SOrd@northerngas.co.uk 

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Burley in Wharfedale.

This is a reinforcement project to upgrade the current gas main to a larger diameter pipe, due to new housing/ property developments in the area. The upgrade is essential to maintain the right levels of gas pressures to residents and businesses.

The work will commence on the 18th September 2023 and is expected to last for approximately five weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Bradford Metropolitan Council.

To ensure that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place. We will commence work on Main Street at the junction of Far-Mead Croft and conclude approximately 300 metres in the direction of Ilkley Road, we will be working under 2-way way traffic lights.

To minimise the impact on traffic, traffic management will be manned at peak hours (7am- 7pm) to assist with the flow of traffic when working under temporary traffic lights. Vehicle Management signs will also be in place, providing motorists with advanced notification.

While the majority of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will need to access customer properties to complete the project and ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas.

Chris Green, Business Operations Lead for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works, it is vital however that we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Burley in Wharfedale.

“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Leeds.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The work will start on Monday 18^th September and is expected to last for 35 weeks in the area. It has been planned in collaboration with Leeds City Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some temporary traffic management will be put in place.

Our works will begin on Ninevah road where we will have a one-way closure at the junction of Meadow Road/Marshall Street, and a one-way closure eastbound on Jack Lane from 21/09/23-22/11/23

Our second closure begins on Marshall Street 30/11/23-13/12/23.

As our works progress our engineers will then have a road closure in place for our final phase of the works on Sweet Street which we are expecting to be in place 14/12/23-25/06/24

Businesses will remain open as usual, and a full signed diversion will be put in place for motorists.

Matt Pursell, Site manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. It is vital however, that we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Leeds.

“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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About Northern Gas Networks 

Since we started operating in 2005, we’ve been leading the way as one of the most cost-efficient of the UK’s eight gas distribution networks. We deliver great value for money to our customers, as well as a whole host of social and economic benefits to our region.

We’re recognised as a dynamic, passionate, conscious and people focused team that safely and reliably delivers gas to over 2.7 million homes and businesses across the North East, northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire.

Although we don’t source the gas, fix boilers and appliances, or get involved with plumbing, we work with those that do to deliver it through a vast network of underground pipes that are constantly being invested in and upgraded.

It’s more complicated than it sounds so we’re always exploring cutting-edge thinking, revolutionary engineering practices and world-class science to find new ways to provide sustainable sources of energy.

And while our customers may not see us very often, they can sleep soundly knowing that we’re working around the clock to keep them connected and make sure they stay safe.

For more information visit northerngasnetworks.co.uk. Alternatively, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Get in touch 

You can contact Northern Gas Networks’ press office on: 0113 322 7950 during office hours (between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays) or call the out of hours service on 0113 322 7978 at any other time.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) will be starting work soon to replace the existing metal gas pipes with more durable plastic ones to ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers for years to come.

NGN is replacing the gas mains from the junction of Warrior Drive to Seaton Carew Golf Club. The project is due to start in the first week of November. The work will last for approximately 12 weeks.

NGN appreciates the impact works can have in an area, the customer care team would therefore like to invite the public to community drop-in sessions to answer any questions they may have about this work. Refreshments will be provided.

Please come along on the follow dates:

Marine Hotel – Monday 25^th September from 3pm to 8pm

Marine Hotel – Monday 2^nd October from 3pm to 8pm

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.