National Grid launches survey to help shape North London Reinforcement Community Fund
- More than £3.5 million to be made available to support communities across London and Hertfordshire.
- Residents, businesses and community organisations invited to help shape how community funding could be used.
National Grid is inviting residents, businesses, community groups and local organisations to help shape how more than £3.5 million of community funding could benefit communities across London and Hertfordshire.
Feedback from the six-week survey will help inform the priorities and delivery of the fund, ensuring investment reflects local needs and ambitions.
Developed in line with Government guidance on community benefits for electricity transmission infrastructure, potential areas of support could include improving community facilities, enhancing green spaces, supporting skills and employment opportunities, and initiatives that improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Karthik Ravikumar, Project Director for North London Reinforcement, said:
"North London Reinforcement is a project that will play a vital role in strengthening the electricity network and supporting the UK's transition to cleaner, more secure, home-grown energy.
"As part of our commitment to delivering lasting benefits alongside this nationally important infrastructure, we are launching a survey to hear directly from local people. We want communities, businesses and organisations to share their views on the issues and opportunities that matter most to them."
Emma Turner, Head of Socioeconomic and Community Benefits, said:
"The North London Reinforcement Community Fund is a significant opportunity to create a positive legacy for communities hosting this nationally important infrastructure project. With more than £3.5 million to be made available, this will create a significant opportunity to deliver lasting local benefits.
"This funding could help support projects that matter most to local people, from improving community spaces and facilities to creating opportunities that strengthen communities for years to come, and we look forward to seeing how the fund can help leave a positive legacy in the areas hosting this nationally important infrastructure."
The survey follows engagement with stakeholders and local communities, including workshops with local organisations and community representatives to better understand local needs, priorities and opportunities.
The fund will be delivered in two parts: a local fund associated with substations in Pelham and Waltham Cross providing grants to local projects and causes, and a strategic fund, designed to support broader regional priorities. This approach is intended to ensure funding priorities are shaped by local feedback, with transparent decision-making and independent oversight of how funding is allocated.
Residents, community organisations and businesses can take part in the survey by visiting - North London Reinforcement Community Fund.