Google Street View – Image Date – December 2021
Local residents living in the Hampton Bishop, Fownhope and Holme Lacy areas of Herefordshire are concerned that it could take several days for the gas supply to be restored to their properties. Many homes have been without gas since around midday on Tuesday (6th September), with teams in the area trying to locate the problem.
Cadent Gas has teams in the area and has released the latest update saying:
“We have had to isolate the gas supply to Hampton Bishop area of Herefordshire, and some nearby villages, due to an issue on the local network. Our teams are working hard to restore supply.
“We have drafted extra engineers in from across our network to get your gas supply restored as quickly as possible.
“In order to do this safely, we first need to check that the gas supply to each property is turned off.
“Please DO NOT try to switch off your own supply. Our engineers must do that. They all carry ID – please ask to see their ID before allowing them into your home. Our engineers will not be offended if you ask to see their ID badge.
“We stopped knocking on doors around 11pm this evening because we know you want your sleep and we don’t wish to be disturb too late at night. Don’t worry, we will be back first thing tomorrow morning.
“We’ll be out again from 8am tomorrow morning. So if you can be at home, that would be really helpful. If however, you have to go to work, could you leave a key with your neighbour? Or visit us at Hampton Bishop Village Hall and let us know when you’ll be home.
“If you know of anyone who needs extra assistance at this time please let us know. Tell one of our engineers or visit us at the Village Hall and we will see what we can do to help them through this incident. We are here to help, so please ask.
“Once every property’s gas supply has been switched off safely, we can then start to get gas back into our network. After this is completed, we have to visit every property once more, to carry out our safety checks, before your gas supply can be restored. This does take some time, so please bear with us. We will do this process as quickly as possible, but we have to ensure it is completed safely.
“Thank you for your patience and kindness you’re already showing our teams on-site. They are working very hard to get you back on gas as quickly as we can.”
Areas affected:
Hampton Bishop and surrounding areas include Checkley, Dormington, Fownhope, , Holme Lacy, Mordiford, Priors Frome, Sufton Rise, Upper Dormington, Woolhope
| Street names – | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove | Bridge Road | Capler Lane |
| Church Croft | Church Lane | Church Road |
| Clay Hill Pit | Common Hill Lane | Court Gardens |
| Court Orchard | Dormington Road | Fairfield Green |
| Ferry Lane | Forge Cottages | Fownhope |
| Hardinge Close | Holme Lacy | Humble Bee Park |
| Larport lane | Manor Court | Mill Farm |
| Mordiford | New Inn Close | Nover Wood Drive |
| Off Meadow Street | Pentaloe Close | Pippin Close |
| Priors View access road | Rectory Road | Ringfield Drive |
| River View Close | Scotch Firs | Shepherds Orchard |
| Sufton Lane | Sufton Rise | The Orchards |
| Vincent Carey Road | Whitehall Road | Windmill Meadow |
| Wyelands |
