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National Grid supports STEM students with CV writing workshop in Haringey

National Grid colleagues teamed up with the Construction Youth Trust to deliver a CV writing workshop, helping students in Haringey build confidence, develop employability skills and prepare for future careers.

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National Grid and partners donate Easter eggs to Hackney community groups

National Grid colleagues partnered with Murphy Group and M Group to provide a festive Easter donation initiative in Hackney.

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National Grid supports local residents at Tottenham careers event

Local residents explored new employment opportunities as National Grid partnered with Capital City College Tottenham to deliver a two-day careers event.

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National Grid supports students at New City College Employers Forum

National Grid joined leading construction and infrastructure employers at New City College’s STEM Employers Open Forum in Hackney to help inspire and support the next generation of industry professionals.

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National Grid creates artificial badger sett to protect local wildlife on the North London Reinforcement Project

Ahead of major works, National Grid carries out environmental surveys to identify the presence of any protected habitats and species, working closely with Natural England and the Local Authorities to reduce the impact of their activities.

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Supporting local skills and future careers across North London

As part of the North London Reinforcement project, National Grid are working with local schools and colleges to support young people, develop skills and help inspire future careers in the energy and construction sectors.

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Volunteers clean up local green space in community litter pick

National Grid joined forces with principal contractors M Group and Murphy to help tidy canal paths and communal areas across Lee Valley Regional Park. The park is a popular destination for residents and visitors alike and plays an important role in connecting local communities with nature and encouraging outdoor activity.

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New woodland habitat created for protected Great Crested Newts

National Grid has successfully completed the first phase of its environmental enhancement work at Pelham Substation in Hertforfshire, planting approximately 140 native saplings to create a dedicated habitat for Great Crested Newts.

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The North London Reinforcement project (NLR) kicked off in October

The North London Reinforcement project (NLR) kicked off in October, bringing together National Grid, contractors, and external partners to discuss how to make the project a success and continue to deliver The Great Grid Upgrade (TGGU).

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