Chester city centre hit by power cuts affecting hundreds

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:14 · Archive

Streets in Chester city centre experienced power outages affecting businesses and properties around Foregate Street and Grosvenor Park.

Businesses and properties around Foregate Street and Grosvenor Park in Chester city centre lost power early on the day of the outage. SP Energy Networks received reports of the unplanned cut affecting the CH1 postcode area at around 6.50am and dispatched engineers to investigate and repair the fault.

The company aimed to restore power by 11.06am. In a statement, SP Energy Networks said: 'Once they arrive, they will get straight to work on investigating the fault.' The company apologised for the inconvenience and thanked customers for their patience.

SP Energy Networks separately urged Warrington households to prepare for possible winter power cuts as the colder months approach. The company is sending winter safety leaflets to more than 3.5 million homes and businesses in its service area, with practical advice including saving the 105 power cut number, keeping torches and batteries, and charging phones. Kendal Morris, customer services director at SP Energy Networks, said: 'Winter brings in windier weather and seasonal storms that can affect our network and impact power supplies, so it's vital we ensure our customers are prepared.'

Chester city centre hit by power cuts affecting hundreds — Image: Warrington Guardian

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Warrington households urged to prepare now for possible winter power cutsSP Energy Networks urges Warrington households to prepare for winter power cuts, save 105 and join the Priority Services Register for extra winter support.Warrington Guardian · 9 Oct, 05:00
Chester streets 'without power' as SP Energy Networks promises 11am deadlineSP Energy Networks says it is working to restore power to streets in Chester city centre after a cut was recorded.Chester Standard · 7 Oct, 08:41

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