The approvals are an important step in National Grid’s plans to upgrade the electricity transmission network between South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Substations play a vital role in the electricity network, helping to manage the flow of power so it can be safely and reliably moved to where it is needed.
From Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August 2026, temporary traffic lights will operate each evening between 6:30pm and midnight.
This map shows the section of road where the temporary traffic management measures will be in place.
National Grid has reached the halfway point in the construction of a new 2.2km high-voltage electricity cable tunnel bet
The two benches had originally been repurposed from the foot of Cilfor following a grant-funded village improvement project which saw new benches and flower beds installed.
Following a request from local councillors, members of the Eryri VIP team took the benches to their project site for refurbishment, where the wood was sanded, damaged sections were replaced and the benches repainted.
Roedd y ddwy fainc wedi cael eu hail-bwrpasu’n wreiddiol o waelod Cilfor yn dilyn grant i ariannu prosiect gwella pentrefi lle gosodwyd meinciau a gwelyau blodau newydd.
Yn dilyn cais gan gynghorwyr lleol, aeth aelodau o dîm Darpariaeth Effaith Weledol Eryri â’r meinciau i safle eu prosiect i’w hadnewyddu. Yno, cafodd y pren ei sandio, rhoddwyd darnau newydd yn lle rhannau a oedd wedi’u difrodi, a chafodd y meinciau eu hailbeintio.
The hall is at the heart of village life, hosting daily preschool sessions, parish council meetings and a wide range of social events. The donation will provide a practical benefit for the village hall for years to come, providing local groups access to equipment that will support meetings, events and activities, while helping the hall make the most of its facilities.
Working with members of the local community, the team helped improve the local landscape by removing old barbed wire fencing that had become a hazard, clearing overgrown vegetation to restore the meadow, and cutting back hedgerows as part of wider habitat management.
A thunderstorm may have paused proceedings for a short time, but the team and local volunteers pulled together and continued their efforts throughout the afternoon, completing all the planned activities.
Alison Cormack, Community Liaison Officer said:
National Grid has launched its North West London Upgrade (NWLU) project, a major investment designed to strengthen the electricity transmission network, support future growth and unlock new connections across North West London and surrounding areas.
Spanning from Sundon substation in Bedfordshire to Elstree substation in Hertfordshire, and on to St John’s Wood substation in London, the complex programme includes new and upgraded substations, new cables, and reinforcement of existing overhead lines.
In celebration of Fire, Rescue and EMS Day on Tuesday, Sept. 1, all active or retired members of a fire department, emergency services or EMS organization will receive free admission when presenting a photo ID from the department they serve or served, courtesy of National Grid.
Active duty or veteran members of the military will receive free admission on Thursday, Sept. 3 for Armed Forces Day by presenting a valid military identification card, DD-214 form, or state-issued photo identification card with a veteran designation.
According to a recent Common Ground Alliance survey, nearly three in four American homeowners — more than 60 million people — plan to complete an outdoor project involving digging in 2026. However, 10 million do not plan to contact 811 before starting their project.
