Stage 1 consultation on our proposals for the English section of Cross Border Connection is open from 12pm on Wednesday 15 October to 11:59pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Details of how to get involved in this consultation, including through our public information events, webinars and how to provide feedback can be found on this page.
You can also find all the documents we have published as part of the Stage 1 consultation by visiting our Document library.
We are seeking your views on our proposals for:
- a new 400 kV substation in the Carlisle area (‘new Carlisle substation’)
- a new 400 kV overhead line between the new Carlisle substation and the England-Scotland border
- a connection from the new Carlisle substation to the existing electricity network.
In particular, we are interested in hearing from you about:
- any concerns or questions you might have about our proposals, or any local factors we should consider
- local features that are important to you, including any relevant mitigation you would like to see
- whether there is anything else we should consider as we develop our proposals further.
Interactive map
You can view the proposals on our interactive map by following the link below.
How to give feedback
The easiest way to give your feedback on our plans is by completing our online Feedback Form.
You can also give your feedback by:
- emailing your comments to [email protected]
- writing a letter and sending it to FREEPOST NATIONAL GRID CBC*
- completing a paper Feedback Form and sending it to FREEPOST NATIONAL GRID CBC*
You can pick up a paper copy Feedback Form at our public information events and local information points (information on these below), contact us to request one to be sent to you in the post, or download and print copy from our Document library. You can also hand in completed paper copy feedback forms at our public information events.
The deadline for providing feedback is 11:59pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
*When sending to ‘FREEPOST NATIONAL GRID CBC’ no stamp or further address details are required.
Your feedback is important in helping us to develop and refine our plans and we will record all responses we receive to the consultation.
Important – to ensure your views are accurately recorded and clearly understood, we ask that feedback is submitted in writing using the methods outlined on this website.
If someone is unable to provide written feedback, we may be able to accept comments over the phone. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure everyone has the opportunity to provide their feedback.
You are welcome to use our community information line 0800 358 1781 or speak to us at our events for information on the project or for any assistance you may need accessing or responding to the information provided.
Community benefit survey
Communities should benefit from hosting new electricity transmission infrastructure. To help us deliver community benefit programmes that work for your area, we are keen to hear your views.
We want to understand what is important to you, and where community benefit funds could deliver long-lasting benefits, including through community grant schemes and investment in community groups or via regional partnerships.
Tell us your views by filling out our online community benefit survey.
You can also request a hard copy by emailing us on [email protected] or calling us on 0800 358 1781. This can then be sent back to us, free of charge, via FREEPOST NATIONAL GRID CBC.
We would be grateful if you can please submit your online community benefit survey by the close of our Stage 1 consultation at 11:59pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025. There will be another opportunity to feedback on potential community benefits during the next stage of consultation.
Public information events
During the consultation, we are holding six in-person public information events where we will present information about the proposals and members of the project team will be available to answer your questions. You will also be able to view copies of our maps and technical documents.
There is no need to register for the events – you can just turn up on the day.
Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Crosby-on-Eden Parish Hall, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QN | Saturday 25 October, 11am – 4pm |
| Nicholforest Public Hall, Warwicksland, Penton, Carlisle, CA6 5QD | Tuesday 28 October, 2 – 7pm |
| Wetheral Village Community Hall, Cumwhinton Road, Wetheral, Carlisle, CA4 8HE | Saturday 1 November, 2 – 7pm |
| The Rockcliffe Centre, Rockcliffe, Carlisle, CA6 4AA | Tuesday 4 November, 2 – 7pm |
| Wreay Village Hall, Wreay, CA4 0RL | Thursday 6 November, 2 – 7pm |
| Longtown Memorial Hall Community Centre, Arthuret Road, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5SJ | Saturday 8 November, 11am – 4pm |
Online webinars
We will run four online webinar sessions, where we will present our proposals and hold a question and answer session. Our webinars are location themed. You can find the most relevant section to you by viewing our Interactive map or the maps published in the Document library.
You can register to attend a webinar by following the links below.
If you have any issues or questions signing up for a webinar, please contact the team by emailing [email protected] or calling 0800 358 1781 (lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, with an answerphone taking messages outside these times).
Please see our Document library for recordings of these webinars if you have missed them.
Webinar name | Locations covered | Date and time | Links to register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webinar 1 | Core Route Options Section 1: England-Scotland border to B6318 | Tuesday 11 November 7 – 8pm | Webinar 1 link here |
| Webinar 2 | Section 4 (Option A): Woodlands Industrial Park to A689 (including North of Carlisle substation) Section 4 (Option B): Woodlands Industrial Park to A689 (including South of Carlisle substation) | Thursday 30 October 12 – 1pm | Webinar 2 link here |
| Webinar 3 | Section 5: A689 to Scotby
| Friday 14 November 12 – 1pm | Webinar 3 link here |
| Webinar 4 | General: overview of proposals | Monday 17 November 7 – 8pm |
Local information points
Paper copies of the Stage 1 Consultation Document, Stage 1 Consultation Community Newsletter, Stage 1 Feedback Form (and envelopes) are available to collect at the locations listed below.
At the locations, copies of the Corridor Preliminary Routeing and Siting Study (CPRSS) and Strategic Options Report (SOR) are available to view – these are large documents so these copies are for reference only and not for taking away.
All documents are subject to availability.
Local information point opening hours can be subject to change at short notice. Please check with the relevant venue for the most up to date opening hours.
Information point | Address | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Library | 11 Globe Lane, Carlisle, CA3 8NX | Monday: 9am – 5:30pm Tuesday: 10am – 5:30pm Wednesday: 9am – 5.30pm Thursday: 9am – 5:30pm Friday: 9am – 5:30pm Saturday: 9am – 4pm Sunday: Closed |
Longtown Library |
Lochinvar Centre, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5UG | Monday: 1pm – 5pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10am – 2pm Thursday: Closed Friday: 1pm – 5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
Harraby Library Link |
Harraby Library Link, Harraby Community Centre, Edgehill Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SN | Monday: 9am – 5pm Tuesday: 9am – 5pm Wednesday: 9am – 5pm Thursday: 9am – 5pm Friday: 9am – 5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
Brampton Library |
Brampton Library, 1 Market Place, Brampton, CA8 1NW | Monday: 2pm – 5pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 5pm Thursday: 2pm – 5pm Friday: 2pm – 5pm Saturday: 10am – 1pm Sunday: Closed |