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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Stockton-on-Tees

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is to carry out essential work in Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to last until around the end of August, has been planned in collaboration with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

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

To minimise disruption, the work will begin on Friday 27 June after the school exam period. Temporary traffic lights will be in place on Bishopton Road West from the junction of Victoria Road. The lights will move east towards Our Lady & St Bede School.

The next phase of the work, starting on Saturday 19 July, will also involve temporary traffic lights at the four-way junction of Bishopton Road West and Oxbridge Avenue close to Sainsbury’s. These four-way lights, which will replace the normal lights at this junction for the duration of the work, will move west back towards Our Lady & St Bede School.

There will also be a road closure starting on Monday 28 July on Bishopton Road West between the junctions of Barlborough Avenue and Whitehouse Drive for approximately two weeks. Buses will be guided through the temporary closure of Bishopton Road West during service hours to maintain existing operations.

The final phase of the project will involve a road closure on St Mark’s Close, off Bishopton Road West, with this likely to take place around the middle of August.

Advanced warning signs will be in place ahead of the work, and fully signed diversions will be in place throughout the whole project.

Jack Hepplewhite, Site 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 Stockton-on-Tees.”

Lisa MacDonald, Customer Care Office at Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have worked very closely with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to minimise disruption for this work, which is why the work on the busiest road starts after the school exam period.

“We’ve also been very active in the community speaking to residents, schools, businesses and the local football club about the work. This project is another example of how we’re always looking to collaborate with local stakeholders to minimise disruption to our customers and the local community.”

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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How Northern Gas Networks colleagues’ ‘invaluable’ volunteering is making a big difference across the North

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This Volunteers’ Week, Northern Gas Networks are recognising the fantastic efforts of hundreds of colleagues who have spent thousands of hours giving something back to their local communities in the North of England.

Colleagues from all areas of the business – which delivers gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North of England through its network of pipes – volunteered a total of 3,416 hours in 2024 and are continuing this in 2025.

They have helped out at a huge variety of organisations including charities, sports clubs, hospices, soup kitchens and schools.

A key focus has been improving the local environment with many colleagues spending days taking part in beach clean ups and helping local wildlife trusts.

This aligns with Northern Gas Networks’ vision for a fairer, greener future for the North of England and its ongoing commitment to sustainability.

Another key area has been supporting vulnerable people by helping to provide meals and food packages for elderly people and distributing vital medical equipment too.

Charlotte Hughes, Software License Manager, is one of several colleagues to have volunteered with STEMAZING, a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to inspiration and inclusion in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) and promoting female role models to young people.

She has joined several educational sessions at Crook Primary School in County Durham focusing on various aspects of STEM – the latest discussing aerodynamics.

She said: “I’ve really enjoyed being out of my comfort zone, and would encourage anyone to volunteer if they can.

“STEMAZING is all about being a visible role model and also inspiring children – especially girls – that they can do anything a boy can.”

Sue Dodds, Community and Communications Manager at STEMAZING, said: “We are deeply grateful to Northern Gas Networks for supporting colleagues like Charlotte to give their time to us, their contribution is absolutely invaluable.

“Thanks to their support, we’ve been able to reach pupils from underrepresented backgrounds — with 37% of children engaged qualifying for free school meals — exposing them to inspiring, visible women in STEM and also playing a small yet significant part in bridging the STEM skills gap.

“This would not have been possible without Northern Gas Networks’ commitment to empowering their staff to give back in such a meaningful way.”

Northern Gas Networks also has a long-running partnership with the social enterprise Solutions for the Planet, supports the organisation’s Big Ideas Programme – and through this, colleagues have been volunteering as mentors with local schools.

Students come up with ideas to solve a sustainability issue that matters to them, then work with their mentors to turn their idea into a business plan. These plans are submitted and come up against plans from students in other schools. A panel of judges review the entries and shortlist Regional Finalists, with the winning teams progressing to the National Finals at the Palace of Westminster.

Emilie Knight, VCMA Communications Manager, has been mentoring with Leeds East Academy and said: “Joining the students while they finalised their presentations was uplifting. Talking to them, sharing tips and ideas for handling tough questions and hopefully boosting their confidence was a privilege, and seeing them on stage delivering the pitches was a pleasure.

“The best bit of all was when I asked one of the boys what they enjoyed most and he said ‘it’s brought us all together…it’s brought us closer to our teacher.’

“I got a real buzz from it all. I already can’t wait for next year and seeing the young people and their ideas progress from hesitant exploration to confident delivery.”

Ruth Randle, Reward and Recognition Manager at Northern Gas Networks, volunteered at the St Leonards Hospice charity shop in Selby.

“I loved my volunteering, it gave me an opportunity to support a local charity which is very dear to my heart.”

A huge thank you to all Northern Gas Networks colleagues who have been busy volunteering!

Find out more about Volunteers’ Week here

 

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Birstall

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is to carry out essential work in Birstall 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 Birstall, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to last around 4 weeks, has been planned in collaboration with Kirklees 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 2 June, Smithies Lane will be closed at the junction of Huddersfield Road, and temporary traffic lights will be in place at the junction of Huddersfield Road, Bradford Road and Smithies Moor Lane. One lane on Huddersfield Road (outside Crillys Fireworks) will also be closed with traffic filtering into one lane.

The final phase of the project will involve the closure of the Church Road junction on Huddersfield Road, which will be closed from Monday 9 June.

Chris Green, Business Operations Lead 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 Birstall.”

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 to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Castleford

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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 around three weeks, has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield 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 16 June, temporary traffic lights will be in place on Lock Lane, from the junction of Navigation Road going over the bridge.

Chris Reed, Central Business Operations Lead 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 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.

 

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Northern Gas Networks is carrying out essential work to repair gas pipes in Keighley

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential repair works on gas pipes on Station Road in Keighley.

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.

From Thursday 22 May, a section of Station Road close to Steeton Hall Hotel is closed to all motorists. The closure has been arranged in collaboration with Bradford Council, and a fully signed diversion is in place.

The gas supply to homes and businesses in the area will not be affected.

Chris Green, Business Operations Lead at Northern Gas Networks, said: “Our teams are working continuously to complete the repairs to ensure the road can be fully reopened as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

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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Sunday, May 18, 2025, 9.30am: UPDATE: Emergency repairs in Gillas Lane, Houghton-le-Spring

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Emergency work this weekend repairing a gas pipe in Gillas Lane, Houghton-le-Spring, has been completed.

NGN engineers were on site from 2pm yesterday (Saturday May 17) making repairs following third party damage. Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club has reopened while Gillas Lane remains closed in both directions while final inspection works take place.

Craig Skinner, Operations Manager at NGN said: “We’d like to thank customers for their patience while we carried out this essential work and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

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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Saturday May 17, 2025, 8.30pm: Emergency repair work in Gillas Lane, Houghton-le-Spring

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Engineers from Northern Gas Networks, the gas distribution network for the North of England, remain on site this evening in Gillas Lane, Houghton-le-Spring, working to repair a gas escape.

Craig Skinner, Operations Manager at NGN said: “Our engineers are continuing to carry out emergency repairs in Gillas Lane following third party damage to a gas pipe. The road remains closed in both directions.

“Houghton -le-Spring Golf Club is also temporarily closed while we carry out this essential work. We’re working hard to complete the repair as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

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 is carrying out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in York

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work in Acomb, 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 project, which is expected to last around three weeks, has been planned in collaboration with City of York 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 Tuesday 13 May, temporary three-way traffic lights will be in place at the roundabout linking Askham Lane, Front Street and Gale Lane in Acomb. These lights will be manned during peak periods (7am-7pm) to minimise disruption.

There will also be a road closure in place on Askham Lane close to Acomb Sports Club – a signed diversion will be in place for motorists.

Jamie Simpson, Site 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 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.

 

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Cottingham

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is to carry out essential work in Cottingham, 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 Cottingham, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to last around 4 weeks in total, 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 the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

From Monday 19 May, temporary traffic lights will in place on the roundabout at the junction of Harland Way, West End Road and Northgate.

From Saturday 24 May, there will be a road closure on Northgate between Harland Way and 310 Northgate. A signed diversion will be in place for motorists, via King Street and Hallgate, and access for businesses and residents will be maintained where possible.

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 Cottingham.”

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 colleagues shortlisted for prestigious Women in Utilities Awards

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Northern Gas Networks are extremely proud after two of our colleagues – Alex Brightman and Jo Lumsden – were shortlisted at the prestigious Women in Utilities Awards which celebrates the incredible achievements of women in the utilities sector, and the organisations which support them.

Alex, who’s a Net Zero Educator, has been nominated for the Community Outreach Award.

She has led several impactful initiatives including delivering a comprehensive education programme for primary and secondary schools, even designing her own resources which were used by hundreds of young people to educate and engage them about the challenges and benefits around Net Zero.

She has devoted many hours to volunteering across the north of England encouraging young people – particularly women and girls – to pursue a rewarding career in the energy industry.

Alex is a proud STEM Ambassador and is a mentor for schools entering the Big Ideas Programme alongside our partner, the social enterprise Solutions for the Planet, where young people are encouraged to create innovative sustainability ideas.

She is also heavily involved with our industry-leading Young Innovators Council – a group of young people whose opinions help shape business decisions made by Northern Gas Networks, which is also supported by Solutions for the Planet.

Jo is a Gas Network Craftsperson and team leader at the Burradon depot in Newcastle. She always dreamed of becoming an engineer, helping her dad fix motorbikes when she was a child, but was unsure how to realise her ambition until she spotted an advert for one of our apprenticeships.

She passed all of her exams first time, fully qualified earlier this year and has already progressed to the role of team leader. She’s now a key part of Northern Gas Networks’ operational team which works across the north of England helping to shape the future of energy to prepare for the transition to net zero.

Jo has overcome any misconceptions around being a female in a traditionally male dominated environment. She said: “I like to think of myself as someone women and girls looking to join the engineering industry can look up to. I’ve achieved something I didn’t believe I could when I was younger.

“If you think you’re capable enough, and you’re willing to learn, you can do it – and I hope I can inspire more females to pursue a STEM career.”

Other Northern Gas Networks colleagues who were nominated for Awards were Eileen Brown, Customer Experience Director, who was nominated for Woman of the Year, and Hannah Jewison, Business Sustainability Lead, nominated in the Business Champion category.

Claire Hodgson is Head of Finance at Northern Gas Networks and also Exec Sponsor of one of the thriving colleague communities – the women’s community.

She said: “Northern Gas Networks’ women’s community are very proud that four of our colleagues were nominated for these prestigious Awards – and that Jo and Alex have made the final shortlist.

“Our women’s community is extremely passionate about empowering women to develop in the workplace, and it’s fantastic to be able to recognise these colleagues’ achievements in this way.”

The Awards are run by Utility week and the Womens Utilities Network, and the winners will be announced at a ceremony in London in June.

Northern Gas Networks is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is recognised for their unique experiences and perspectives and supported to achieve a rich and fulfilling career.

If you’re interested in joining Northern Gas Networks’ talent pipeline visit https://careers.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/

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