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Essential Gas Mains Upgrade: Pontefract Road, Castleford

Posted on 13 July 2026

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We’re carrying out essential work in Castleford, to replace ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes. This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to last until September 2026, 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.

Work Details

From Tuesday 4 August, temporary traffic lights will be in place on Pontefract Road. The lights will move along in sections starting near Bridge Street and finishing near the junction of Morrison Street.

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: [email protected].

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Essential Gas Mains Upgrade: West Row, Stockton-on-Tees

Posted on 10 July 2026

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying 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 finish around the end of July, has been planned in collaboration with Stockton Borough 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.

Work Details

From Monday 6 July, a road closure will be in place on West Row from the junction of Yarm Lane to Ramsgate for approximately two weeks. The second phase of work will be on Ramsgate from the 3 August for approximately two weeks, with a full closure in place on Ramsgate.

Nick Younger, 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.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: [email protected].

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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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Essential Gas Mains Upgrade: Grammar School Lane, Northallerton

Posted on 10 July 2026

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

The project, which is expected to finish around the start of September, has been planned in collaboration with North 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.

Work Details

From Monday 20 July, a one-way closure will be in place on Grammar School Lane, between Thirsk Road and East Road. Traffic will be able to travel south from East Road towards Thirsk Road.

Work will then move to East Road, at the junction with Grammar School Lane, where a temporary northbound lane closure will be in place towards the traffic lights at The Link.

David Cook, 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 Northallerton.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: [email protected].

Smell Gas or Suspect Carbon Monoxide?

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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Essential Gas Mains Upgrade: Pocklington

Posted on 8 July 2026

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

The project, which is expected to finish around the end of August, 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.

Work Details

From Monday 20 July, George Street will be closed between Chapmangate and Scaife Garth. From Monday 3 August, Percy Road will be closed between The Avenue and Burnby Lane. There will also be temporary traffic lights in place on Percy Road/New Street.

Mark Mawhood, 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 Pocklington.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: [email protected].

Smell Gas or Suspect Carbon Monoxide?

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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Celebrating our inspirational educators during UK Net Zero Week

Posted on 7 July 2026

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During UK Net Zero Week (4-10 July) Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is celebrating the impact of its Energy Futures Education team – who work tirelessly to support its vision of a fairer, greener future for the North of England.

The last 12 months have been an incredible period for the team, filled with new partnerships, growing reach, and inspiring success stories. The team delivered 342 educational sessions, engaging with an impressive 28,596 young people from primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities and community organisations.

Encouraging young people to think sustainably

One of the standout achievements was the continued success of the Net Zero Island Competition, delivered in partnership with Skills House (Bradford Council) and University of Bradford. The competition challenged young people to think creatively about sustainable energy solutions while developing valuable STEM and teamwork skills.

 The team also strengthened its partnership with STEM Learning, supporting various STEMFest events in Newcastle, Durham, Billingham, Darlington, Leeds, and Hull. These large-scale careers and STEM engagement events provided opportunities to connect with thousands of young people, helping them explore future careers, sustainability and the exciting role they can play in the UK’ s transition to clearer, greener forms of energy.

Dave Rockett, Energy Futures Education Team Lead, said: “This year has shown the power of collaboration. Whether working with schools, industry partners, volunteers from across NGN, or organisations such as Skills House and STEM Learning, our collective effort has helped thousands of young people better understand decarbonisation and the opportunities available within the future energy sector.”

The addition of events in Billingham supported the team’s growing stakeholder engagement activity across the Tees Valley, helping to raise awareness of future energy opportunities, including NGN’s East Coast Hydrogen proposals to connect hydrogen producers with industrial users.

Colleagues supporting education

Another success story from the year has been the growing number of NGN colleagues who have volunteered their time to support education activities. Whether attending classroom sessions, careers events, STEMFest exhibitions, judging competitions, or sharing their own career journeys, volunteers have helped bring the energy industry to life for young people.

Their enthusiasm and expertise have provided valuable real-world insights, broadened students’ understanding of the wide range of careers available within the sector, and strengthened the impact of the programme. The continued support from colleagues across the business demonstrates a shared commitment to inspiring the next generation and helping young people understand the opportunities available as the UK moves towards a Net Zero future.

A particularly proud moment was seeing team member Rebecca reach the final of the IGEM Young Persons’ Paper Competition (YPPC). Rebecca’s enthusiasm, knowledge and commitment have helped drive another successful year, ensuring more young people than ever are informed, inspired and empowered about the future of UK energy.

Alex Lawson, Net Zero Educator, said: “One of the most rewarding parts of our work is seeing students recognise that they can play an active role in the energy transition. Through hands-on activities, experiments and discussions, we aim to make complex topics accessible, relevant and exciting for the next generation.

Contact the Education Team at [email protected]

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Essential Gas Mains Upgrade: Doncaster Road, Selby

Posted on 3 July 2026

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work on Doncaster Road, Selby 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 Selby, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to finish around the end of August, has been planned in collaboration with North 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.

Work Details

From Monday 20 July, there will be temporary traffic lights in place on Doncaster Road, starting at the junction of Westfield Road and finishing at the junction of Mount Avenue.

Chris Reed, Central 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 Selby.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: [email protected].

Smell Gas or Suspect Carbon Monoxide?

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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Essential Gas Mains Upgrade: Raby Road, Hartlepool

Posted on 3 July 2026

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work on Raby Road, Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to finish around the end of August, has been planned in collaboration with Hartlepool Borough 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.

Work Details

From Monday 20 July, Raby Road will be closed one-way from the A179 roundabout to Chatham Road. Traffic will travel southbound only, with northbound traffic diverted via Chatham Road.

Michael Young, Site Manager 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 Hartlepool.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: [email protected].

Smell Gas or Suspect Carbon Monoxide?

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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Essential Gas Mains Upgrade: Station Road, Scholes

Posted on 3 July 2026

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work on Station Road, Scholes 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 Scholes, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to finish in September, has been planned in collaboration with Leeds City 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.

Work Details

From Monday 20 July there will be a one-way road closure on Station Road, starting at the junction of Milton Drive and finishing at the junction of Oaklea Road.

For motorists, this means that traffic will still be able to travel north through Barwick-in-Elmet towards the A64/York Road as normal. Traffic looking to drive south towards Barwick-in-Elmet will need to use the fully signed diversion.

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: [email protected].

Smell Gas or Suspect Carbon Monoxide?

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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Young people mentored by Northern Gas Networks colleagues win national sustainability competition

Posted on 2 July 2026

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is celebrating the success of a group of students from Wetherby High School – mentored by NGN colleagues – after they were crowned winners of Solutions for the Planet’s (S4P) Big Ideas Programme National Final.

The competition connects secondary school students, teachers and industry mentors as the young people explore real world challenges and develop innovative solutions.

Solving environmental and social challenges

The programme brings together students from across the UK to develop solutions to environmental and social challenges before presenting their ideas to expert judging panels through a series of competition rounds.

As a long-standing regional partner of the social enterprise S4P, NGN supports schools throughout the programme. Colleagues volunteer their time to mentor students, helping them develop their ideas, build confidence and strengthen their presentation skills.

The winning team, Monthly Matters, impressed judges with their campaign raising awareness about periods and pushing for better school support, including improved bathrooms and dedicated staff for menstrual-related issues.

Pride from one of the NGN mentors

Paul Kirby, Insight Manager at Northern Gas Networks, has been mentoring teams from Wetherby High School since December.

“I’m incredibly proud of both teams. Watching the young people grow in confidence, develop new skills and believe in their ideas has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve been part of.

“It was a truly special moment when Monthly Matters was announced as the overall competition winner, we were all cheering, and it was quite emotional to see their dedication and determination rewarded.

“The finals day at the Houses of Parliament was incredible. For some of the young people, it was their first visit to London, making the experience even more special. They were outstanding throughout – focused, confident and full of innovative ideas that have the potential to make a real difference.

“Mentoring was something completely outside of my comfort zone, and I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first got involved. However, I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone. The experience has been inspiring, uplifting and immensely rewarding, and I feel fortunate to work for an organisation that has given me the opportunity to support and learn from such talented young people.”

Monthly Matters was one of three NGN-supported teams to reach the final. They competed alongside Electroben from Outwood Academy Shafton and 4CL from Oxclose Community Academy.

Another NGN supported team, Reach Reliable, were given the Schofield Award on the day for embodying the spirit of Solutions for the Planet.

An amazing experience for the young people

Jen Baughan, CEO at S4P, said:

“We were thrilled to be host our biggest ever Big Ideas Programme National Final in London which celebrated the wonderful achievements of these students have made and showcased the many skills they’ve developed throughout the programme.

“Their ideas are genuinely inspiring and show that young people truly have a place in coming up with solutions for the future. Huge congratulations to all the teams.”

Jenny Wilkinson, Head of Customer and Stakeholder Strategy at NGN, said:

“Reaching this stage is a significant milestone and reflects months of hard work, collaboration and determination from these amazing pupils.

“All of the young people involved in the competition have demonstrated teamwork and confidence well beyond their years, and we’re delighted that three teams from NGN-supported schools appeared at the National Finals, and that one of them won first prize.”

Parents of the winning team also shared their pride, with one commenting:

“What an amazing experience for everyone involved. The experience itself was phenomenal, but to win as well was utterly remarkable. We are so thrilled for the girls.”

NGN’s involvement in the programme reflects its ongoing commitment to inspiring the next generation and supporting skill development across communities in the north of England. Through mentoring, colleagues can share their experience and encourage creative thinking to help young people explore the wide range of careers available within the energy sector.

NGN would like to congratulate Monthly Matters, Wetherby High School, and all of the students, teachers and mentors who took part in this year’s Big Ideas Programme.

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Essential Gas Mains Upgrade: Wigton, Cumbria

Posted on 2 July 2026

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

The project, which is expected to last until around the end of October, has been planned in collaboration with Cumberland 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.

Work Details

The work will start on Monday 6 July and will take place on South End, B5305, Old Brackenlands, Brindlefield, Springfields and Lowmoor Road.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect engineers and the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place during the works. Traffic lights will be in place on South End from Monday 6 July for 10 weeks. Towards the end of the project, a road closure will also be in place at the junction of Brindlefield.

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 Wigton.

“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: [email protected].

Smell Gas or Suspect Carbon Monoxide?

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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