"Ten families in Wrotham, Kent, have endured eight months without mains electricity, relying entirely on a generator for heating and power since 23 June 2025. The residents of Pilgrims Way remain cut off due to an unresolved issue with UK Power Networks (UKPN). The problem is believed to stem from a fault in an underground transformer located in a nearby field."
"Residents claim that the network provider neglected to renew a right of way over the land, which has now expired, leading the landowner to allegedly refuse access for repair work. Consequently, a diesel-powered generator, initially intended as a temporary measure, has become the sole power source for months."
"The power went off three times during January, and that was followed by a week of dips and surges in power, which had our house lights flashing like a disco, resident Ros Smith said. To add to their woes, the generator itself was targeted by thieves in December."
Residents of Pilgrims Way in Wrotham, Kent have endured eight months without mains electricity since June 23, 2025, depending entirely on a diesel-powered generator for heating and power. The outage stems from a fault in an underground transformer located in a nearby field. Repairs have stalled due to an access dispute between UK Power Networks and the landowner, as the network provider failed to renew an expired right of way over the land. The temporary generator has become the permanent power source, experiencing multiple outages in January and subsequent power surges. Additionally, thieves targeted the generator in December, attempting to steal cables and causing further disruption to residents.
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