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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work in Leeds to replace the ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.

This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Leeds, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which began in January and is expected to last until around the middle of July, 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 traffic management measures have been put in place.

Temporary two-way traffic lights are already in place on the A64/York Road, starting at the junction with Stockheld Lane – next to Leeds Caravan Centre. In addition to this, from Tuesday 5 May, a second set of temporary lights will be in place around a mile further east on the A64/York Road.

The lights will be in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the work. They will be manned during peak times (7am-7pm) to minimise disruption.

All traffic management has been clearly signposted for motorists, and advance warning signs are in place advising people to allow extra time for travel.

Matt Purssell, Site Manager at Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused during these essential works, which we appreciate are taking place in a busy location. However, it’s vital we complete them to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Leeds.

“We’ve worked very closely with Leeds City Council to minimise disruption, and there will be a team on site ensuring the lights are manned during peak periods.”

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) and Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University (HEYCU) are marking 10 years of supporting thousands of children to access life-changing experiences, opening doors for their futures and breaking down barriers.

NGN’s highly resilient network delivers gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North of England, including Hull and the surrounding area.

HEYCU works with more than 10,000 primary school children in the Hull area each year, Many of the pupils  have a minimum of 50% of their intake classed as growing up in poverty – with some having up to 98%.

NGN has been one of the charity’s partners since 2015 and has helped the charity to grow to reach more children.

Unforgettable events

Jointly organised events have included…

• Unforgettable trips to London
• Receiving gifts at ‘Breakfast with Santa’
• Outdoor ‘NGN Futures’ sessions at Hull University’s botanical gardens

NGN funding also allowed HEYCU to get a ‘Reading Van’ on the road. This was a camper van offering a quiet space for meaningful reading interventions across Hull.

Many of the children do not have the opportunity to leave their local area. So HEYCU, supported by NGN, have organised several trips to London where the children stay overnight on HMS Belfast. They learned about London’s history and visited 10 Downing Street, Tower of London and the Natural History Museum.

Raising aspirations and building confidence

Sarah Brodie, Head of Development at HEYCU, said: “Over the past ten years, our partnership with NGN has opened doors for children and families across Hull and the surrounding area.

“Together, we have supported thousands of young people through inspiring experiences, targeted interventions and future-focused learning opportunities.

“These are designed to raise aspirations, build confidence and strengthen engagement with education.

“This long-standing collaboration has consistently focused on removing barriers and creating opportunities for those who need them most.

“Many thousands of children have benefitted from NGN’s support. Every volunteer has acted as a positive role model encouraging the children to be more aspirational, confident and engaged in their learning. We can’t thank them enough for their input.”

Claire Allcock, HR Director at NGN, said: “Giving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have access to is a vital part of our inclusion activity.

“The partnership – powered by the time and commitment of our colleagues – has helped young people build confidence and raise aspirations.

“We embed inclusion in everything we do, aiming to drive meaningful and lasting change. The impact this partnership has made on the lives of thousands of young people is a terrific example of that.”

Rewarding volunteering

Jason Willis, Commercial Finance Analyst at NGN, helped supervise a group from Mountbatten Primary School in Hull on a trip to London.

He said: “It’s so important that these children have the opportunity to experience trips like this. It was such a rewarding two days for the children and the volunteers, and I can’t recommend the benefits of volunteering enough.”

In 2025 alone, NGN colleagues volunteered a total of 1,916 hours to HEYCU. They are one of the many organisations who benefit from NGN colleagues volunteering their time.

Find out more about HEYCU’s work and latest charity challenges here.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is to carry out essential work in Willerby, Hull to replace the ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.

This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Willerby, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to finish around the end of July, has been planned in collaboration with East Riding of Yorkshire Council. So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect members of the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

From Monday 27 April, work will take place in the central reservation of Kingston Road between the Parkway and Gorton Road roundabout and Carr Lane and Beverley Road road-about.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, parking suspensions and road closures on the central reservation gaps will be in place as the work progresses.

During the final phase of the work, lane closures will be in place on the Carr Lane and Beverley Road roundabout between the Kingston Road Junctions. Motorists on Main Street and Carr Lane should access Beverley Road following the clearly signposted diversion route via Kingston Road.

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

Emma Holman, Sustainability Reporting Lead at NGN, said: “Gas leakage accounts for 90% of NGN’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as our gas is predominantly methane, a potent greenhouse gas. We are reducing our gas leakage by replacing aged, leak prone metallic gas pipes with new, robust plastic pipes. This is part of a 30 year programme extending to 2032.

“Pipe replacement projects such as this one support NGN’s target to reduce total emissions by 45% between 2018 and 2030. Our annual gas leakage has reduced by 31% from 2018 to 2025. This has allowed us to save approximately 430,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e).”

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 to carry out essential work in Castleford to replace the ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.

This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Castleford, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to last until around the end of May, has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield Council. So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect members of the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

From Tuesday 5 May there will be temporary traffic lights on Lock Lane from the junction of Navigation Road, crossing over the bridge. These will be in place for approximately 3 weeks.

Chris Reed, Central 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’s vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to homes and businesses in Castleford.”

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 in York to replace the ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.

This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in York, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected. The metal gas pipes underground are being replaced with plastic equivalents – all part of a major investment programme in the region’s infrastructure.

The project has been planned in collaboration with City of York Council. So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect members of the public, some traffic management measures have been put in place.

Temporary traffic lights are currently in place on Stockton Lane, close to the junction with Greenfield Park Drive. These are expected to be in place until around Monday 20 April.

The next phase of the work will start in June and is expected to last until September, with temporary traffic lights again in place on Stockton Lane. These will start at the junction with Greenfield Park Drive and move west as the work progresses, up to the junction with Monk Avenue.

Will Brewster, Site Manager at Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it’s vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to homes and businesses in York.”

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), and our delivery partner Caecillian Utilities teamed up to give a donation of £800 to a local animal charity.

Essential work is happening in Cumwhinton & Wetheral Pastures, near Carlisle, to replace ageing metal pipework with around 2km of new, more durable plastic pipes.

The gas network is already highly resilient, and this work reduces gas leakages even further. It’s part of NGN’s ongoing major investment ensuring the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers.

This will keep homes and businesses safe, warm and connected. Around £500,000 will be spent on this upgrade.

Helping Animals in Need

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity, providing a safe place for cats, dogs and horses before they find loving new homes, is based in Wetheral. NGN’s Customer Care Officer Stevie Sharp-Brown and Caecillian’s Business Improvement Manager Ellie Gibson presented the donation. In addition, there was a meet and greet with some of the adorable animals.

Stevie also organised a cake sale at NGN’s Carlisle depot where colleagues will raise further money for the charity.

Stevie said: “It was one of the best mornings at work ever! I live in the area and know this charity well, they’re highly thought of and do an amazing job. It was rewarding to find out more about what they do, meet the animals and present the donation.

“We’re very conscious of the impact of our essential upgrade work on residents and businesses in our local area. We’ve held community drop in sessions and completed leaflet drops. Also, we’ve personally knocked on doors to explain what’s happening to customers.”

Making a Difference

Mollie Marr, Fundraising Officer at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity, said: “We’re so grateful for any donation. This one from NGN and Caecillian will make a massive difference to us.

“This donation will go towards health checks, medication and feeding the animals who we care for and arrange to be rehomed.

“It costs hundreds of pounds to rehome just one animal, and we have so many other costs too, so we’re very grateful to NGN and Caecillian for the donation.”

Lee Gallagher, Operations Manager at Caecillian, said: “We were more than happy to lend a hand to this fantastic charity.

“The way they care for animals like cats, dogs, and horses, and support the people who love them, really does make a huge difference when it matters most. We’re proud to be involved in this donation.”

Carlisle MP Julie Minns praised the donation.

She said: “As a happy dog owner, I really appreciate the vital work that Oak Tree does. Having recently joined NGN on a site visit near Oaktree I did raise concerns about the potential impact the vital network upgrade work might have on visitors to the shelter. It’s great to see NGN take those concerns on board and make this generous donation with Caecillian to support Oaktree’s work.

“They are setting a great example that I hope other businesses will follow. The Government is playing its part too. I am proud to back Labour’s animal welfare strategy – the most ambitious in a generation – working to give every animal the care and protection they deserve.”

A Fairer, Greener Future for the North of England

Emma Holman, Sustainability Reporting Lead at NGN, said: “Gas leakage accounts for 90% of NGN’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as our gas is predominantly methane, a potent greenhouse gas. We are reducing our gas leakage by replacing aged, leak prone metallic gas pipes with new, robust plastic pipes. This is part of a 30 year programme extending to 2032.

“Pipe replacement projects such as this one support NGN’s target to reduce total emissions by 45% between 2018 and 2030. Our annual gas leakage has reduced by 31% from 2018 to 2025. This has allowed us to save approximately 430,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e).”

More About the Work

The project has been planned in close collaboration with local stakeholders including Cumberland Council. To allow engineers to can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures have been put in place. Read more details on our major works page here.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is to carry out essential work in Wakefield to replace the ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.

This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Leeds, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to last until around mid May, 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 traffic management measures will be put in place.

From Monday 27 April there will be a one-way closure on Aberford Road, near the junction of St Annes Drive. This will be in place for approximately 2 weeks.

Chris Reed, Central 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’s vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to homes and businesses in Wakefield.

“We are aware that these works are very close to Pinderfields Hospital, so we would ask anyone travelling to the hospital to allow extra time for your journeys.”

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 in Market Weighton to replace the ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.

This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Market Weighton, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to finish around the end of April, has been planned in collaboration with East Riding of Yorkshire Council. So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect members of the public, some traffic management measures have been put in place.

From Wednesday 1 April, there is a lane closure on York Road off the A1079, close to the junction with Red House Lane. The westbound exit is closed, the eastbound entry will remain open. A clearly signed diversion is in place.

Chris Keith, Operations Manager at Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it’s vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Market Weighton.”

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 to carry out essential work in Carlisle to replace the ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.

This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Carlisle, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to finish around mid July, has been planned in collaboration with Cumberland Council. So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect members of the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

From Monday 11 May, rolling temporary traffic lights will be in place on Warwick Road, from the junction of Greystone Road to Eastern Way.

Dan Hind, 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 to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents and business owners of Carlisle.

“Shops and businesses in the area will remain open as usual and we will be working hard to complete this essential project 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.