Homes in the Chilterns had their power switched off this morning as part of maintenance works today.

Today at 9.30am some homes in Chesham had their power switched off so that engineers could safely carry out the works in HP5 3 postcode area.

The works will also affect HP4 2 postcode area in Berkhamsted.

The affected residents are set to have their power back on between 1pm and 2pm, the provider UK Power Networks said on their website as they apologised for any inconvenience caused.

Residents living in Great Missenden’s HP16 9 postcode area had their supply cut off at 10am today August 8 during planned maintenance, which will see the affected homes with their power back on between 10.30am and 11.30am.

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