Central Networks Press Releases - August 2006

21/08/2006 00:00
Careless camping can cause chaos warns Central Networks this bank holiday weekend

With thousands of people across the Midlands expected to enjoy a camping break this bank holiday weekend, Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, is urging keen campers to ‘Look Up and Look Out’ before they pitch a
18/08/2006 00:00
Central Networks takes to the skies to check electricity lines and substations across Staffordshire

Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, is carrying out helicopter patrols in Staffordshire as part of its network inspection work. The patrols play an essential role in identifying current or future problems on the
09/08/2006 00:00
Central Networks, delighted by response to new community fund for the Midlands, urges more groups to apply for cash

Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, is encouraging interested communities across the Midlands to apply for cash to build better and safer local environments before the first round of applications is judged in the
09/08/2006 00:00
Central Networks invests £180,000 into Shrewsbury’s electricity network, some traffic disruption necessary

Electricity distribution company Central Networks, a company of E.ON, is investing £180,000 to boost power supplies in Shrewsbury and make a good service even better. The work will benefit homes and businesses in Meole Brace and Nobold and includes the
09/08/2006 00:00
Central Networks takes to the skies to check electricity lines and substations across Hereford and Worcestershire

Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, is carrying out helicopter patrols in Hereford and Worcestershire as part of its network inspection work. The patrols play an essential role in identifying current or future problems
08/08/2006 00:00
Central Networks recruits next generation of engineers to help power the region for the future

Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, today welcomes a new generation of power engineers into the Power Academy, a pioneering scheme to encourage young engineers into the power industry. This summer nine undergraduates
04/08/2006 00:00
Central Networks takes to the skies to check electricity lines and substations across the West Midlands

Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, is carrying out helicopter patrols across the West Midlands as part of its network inspection work. The patrols play an essential role in identifying current or future problems
01/08/2006 00:00
27,000 customers restored to power within 18 hours after vandals set fire to north Birmingham substation

Central Networks engineers worked around the clock yesterday (MON 31 JULY) to restore 27,000 customers left without power after vandals broke into a substation in Nechells, north Birmingham, and set fire to electricity cables. Central Networks, the electricity
01/08/2006 00:00
Central Networks’ safety roadshow is a show stopper

Central Networks’ safety roadshow is stopping off at the Bakewell Show in Derbyshire this week to bring essential electricity safety advice to people of all ages. Young visitors will have the opportunity to climb aboard the Power Discovery Truck, designed