Descriptions
Update 31 July 2025, 8:53am
The showers at Blackburn Services remain unavailable during non-daylight hours due to an ongoing electrical fault affecting the lighting system.
Our teams are continuing to explore alternative solutions to restore power to the facilities, but this process may take some time. In the meantime, the facilities remain open during daylight hours, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve the issue.
Update 20 May 2025, 4:49pm
The showers at Blackburn Services remain unavailable during non-daylight hours due to an ongoing electrical fault affecting the lighting system.
Our teams are currently exploring alternative solutions to restore power to the facilities. Previously, the site received electricity through a third-party connection. However, since the associated property has become vacant, the power supply has been disconnected.
We are actively reviewing available options, but this process may take some time. In the meantime, the facilities remain open during daylight hours, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve the issue.
Update 6 May 2025, 11:06am
Please be advised the showers remain out of use during non-daylight hours at Blackburn Services on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal due to an electrical fault.
Our contractors continue to liaise with third-party landowners to gain access to their land to carry out the required repairs.
A further update will be provided on Tuesday 20 May.
This notice was originally posted on an old system which has now been upgraded, the original description and latest update have been transferred here. To view any historical updates related to this notice, please click here.
Update 1 May 2025, 10:02am
Please be advised the showers remain out of use during non-daylight hours at Blackburn Services on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal due to an electrical fault.
Our contractors continue to liaise with third-party landowners to gain access to their land to carry out the required repairs.
A further update will be provided on Tuesday 6 May.
This notice was originally posted on an old system which has now been upgraded, the original description and latest update have been transferred here. To view any historical updates related to this notice, please click here.
Original 1 May 2025, 10:01am
Original message issued 17 March 2025:
Please be advised there is no electricity at Blackburn Services on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
The shower facilities are therefore out of use, however the toilets and elsan remain in use.
Contractors have been instructed to attend.
