Received by the Everleigh Parish Clerk
| On behalf of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution, I’d like to invite you to our upcoming stakeholder workshops. We’re bringing people together across our licence areas in both the north of Scotland and in central southern England, on 18 and 23 March respectively, and hosting an online session on 26 March. On each of these dates, we’ll share our emerging plans and hear what matters to you most. Why we’re keen for your input The settlement for the forthcoming ED3 Price Control will be fundamental for the future of the electricity system we all depend on. This five-year framework from 2028 to 2033 will set out how we’ll invest in the network, further strengthen resilience and empower local communities. Given the rapidly-growing role of electricity in powering heating and transport in our homes, communities and workplaces, getting the best-possible settlement matters to us all – and your thoughts really matter to us. Your insights will help us focus on what delivers the most value for the customers and communities we serve. These workshops are designed to be practical, open and interactive, so we can learn from your experience and reflect it in our priorities and commitments. The feedback you provide will directly inform our decision-making process in building our business plan, which we’ll submit to Ofgem towards the end of 2026. This plan will prioritise growing our network to support electrification, whilst building and maintaining a network that is even safer, even more reliable and even more resilient, so that communities can continue to rely on us every day, both now and in the future.At the same time, we’re committed to running a network that’s respectful of the environment and ensures customers in vulnerable situations get the support they need. We are also committed to ensuring we approach our plan in a way that will drive long-term efficiency and affordability. We’re looking for your views on |
| Our overall business plan strategy for 2028–2033 and how we aim to support regional growth and the transition to a lower-carbon economy. Improving the Low Voltage (LV) network – the part of the network that delivers power directly to homes and businesses, increasing reliability and allowing customers to connect low‑carbon technologies including EV chargers and heat pumps more easily. Customer support and service improvements, including how we make it easier to engage with us. Network resilience and reliability, including how we manage weather related disruption, and set the right level of ambition for investment to keep power flowing and manage our impact, as the climate changes. |
| Are these workshops for you? These sessions are open to all stakeholders. We’re expecting particular interest from local authorities, organisations supporting vulnerable customers, consumer groups, customers looking to connect to our network (including households, businesses, developers and community projects), community groups and community energy organisations, and partner organisations who work closely with us, including our supply chain and consultants.Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues or partner organisations who may find the workshops useful. |
| What to expect Short presentations from our teams of experts, followed by small‑group discussions and Q&A Clear next steps and how your feedback will shape our plans, ensuring your voice is heard and acted upon For in‑person events: tea/coffee on arrival and lunch with networking |
| If you have any questions about joining these events, please email the team at ED3@sse.com. To register to attend one of these engagement sessions please click on the relevant link below. |
| Yours sincerely Patrick Erwin SSEN Distribution Commercial Director |
