Below is the latest information I have from the network operator companies on their compensation schemes for those who were without power as a result of Storm Arwen.
Please note - neither company will ask you for your bank details - please do not give your bank details to anyone who tells you they
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I have received a further update from Scottish Power on how they are handling compensation for their customers who were off power as a result of Storm Arwen:
Below is their update to me:
"Following the severe impact on our network caused by the storm, SP Energy Networks is offering additio
Anne-Marie Trevelyan has launched a survey to ensure as many views as possible are represented in her formal responses to the Ofgem and Government reviews into the network operators' response to Storm Arwen.
She said:
"I have spoken to and had contact with hundreds of local residents on this issue
Current situation
Today Northern Powergrid told me there are 1,400 households left to be connected back to the grid – that is across their entire Northumberland, Tyne and Wear region. I know some people experienced further outages over the weekend, but those I have spoken to seem to have powe
Door to door welfare checks
The teams from Catterick Garrison have arrived to support and supplement the council teams going door to door.
I was with them this weekend and thanked them for their work.
