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 Wakefield.

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 started on Friday 2^nd June and is expected to take approximately 10 weeks to complete. It has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield 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 10^th July there will be multi-way temporary traffic lights on Thornes Lane, starting at the junction of Mark Street, moving along in sections and finishing at the junction of New Brunswick Street. These will be in place for approximately four weeks.

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 Wakefield.”

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.

Older people who are in or at risk of fuel poverty are the focus of a £1million partnership launched by the UK’s gas infrastructure companies with three national charities.

Age UK, Age Scotland and Age Cymru have signed up to the collaboration which involves NGN, as well as the other gas distribution networks (GDNs) Cadent, Wales & West Utilities and SGN.

The campaign will look to ensure that older people in the UK are aware of and assisted to access the support services which help increase household income, including benefits checks. It will also provide information on how to use energy safely and efficiently at home.

Rising energy bills over the past 12 months have led to more people feeling worried about their ability to stay warm, safe and healthy at home.

Therefore, the four GDNs are helping each charity in their coverage area with resources, including funding for Benefits Advisers, who will help older people gain access to the benefits and monetary support they’re entitled to, potentially increasing their household income by up to £2,000 a year on average.

Staying connected to energy is extremely important for older people, many of which depend on vital medical equipment such as dialysis machines to manage long term health conditions. The funding, which has been provided through the Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) by the energy industry regulator Ofgem, also allows the charities to assist older people join the Priority Services Register – ensuring they’ll receive extra support if they’re ever without their gas, water, or electricity supply.

Eileen Brown, Customer Experience Director at NGN, said: “Looking after our vulnerable customers is so important to us at NGN, so I’m delighted we’ve launched this impactful partnership with the UK’s leading older people’s charities. We understand that many older people aren’t aware of the support available to help with essential household costs, which is why we’re all working to a common outcome to help them maintain a safe and warm home, through the right support and information.”

Hannorah Lee, Director of Partnerships at Age UK, said “This past winter was one of the most difficult many older people will have ever experienced. In January a massive 9.6 million older people were worried about being able to heat their homes and over 7 million were worried about affording other essentials such as food.

“At the same time, over £1.5 billion in benefits go unclaimed by older people every year. Thanks to funding from the UK GDNs, we can help older people to check their entitlements, potentially unlocking vital extra income that could help them get through the cost-of-living crisis. We encourage any older person who is worried about money to contact Age UK by calling its national advice line, free of charge, on 0800 169 65 65 (8am-7pm), visiting www.ageuk.org.uk/money, or contacting their local Age UK for free information and advice.”

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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 Silksworth, Sunderland.

The ageing metal pipework is 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 is set to begin mid-July on Silksworth Lane, Sunderland where we will have multi way traffic lights for 4 weeks. This might cause some delays in the area, especially at commute times.

Signs be will displayed for motorists one week prior to work beginning.

Work will then continue into Warden Law Lane and Silksworth Hall Drive for approximately six more weeks. We expect the work to end around mid-September.

Signs will be displayed for motorists and give and take will be required by motorists on Warden Law Lane.

Our Customer Care Officer, Jade Dunn, will be holding a customer drop in at Doxford Community Centre on Saturday 3^rd June between 10:00 and 11:30am if anyone would like more information.

Steve Pigott, 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 Silksworth.

“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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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 Tuesday 30^th May and is expected to last for 3 weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with City of York Council.

Temporary traffic management will be put in place to allow engineers to carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public.

The inbound lane on Lord Mayor’s Walk will be closed from Monday 12th June to Sunday 18^th June and diversion routes will be in place. Penley Grove Street will be reopened as part of the diversion route for light vehicles only. A diversion route will also be in place for HGV’s and larger vehicles around Huntington Road/Haxby Road. All diversion routes will be clearly signed for traffic to follow.

Parking restrictions on Lord Mayor’s Walk will be in place between Tuesday 30th May and Friday 18th June, motorists will need to park elsewhere during this time.

Customers with parking permits for Lord Mayor’s Walk will be allowed to use Monk Bar car park free of charge. Parking enforcement officers will have details of the vehicles with valid parking permits.

Those affected will receive a letter with further information and will be visited by an engineer.

Scott Kitchingman, 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 to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of York.

“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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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 5th June 2023 and is expected to last for approximately 4 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 Court 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. VMS 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 Bradford.   

“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.